Merchandiser –High Street Fashion Brand

Job description

Merchandiser

Up to £55,000 + Generous Package & Benefits

Hybrid Working

East London/Essex

Fella & Jones are delighted to be partnering with a leading international fashion business on an exciting Merchandiser appointment within its growing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded Merchandiser to take ownership of a fast-moving accessories category, working across an extensive product portfolio and multiple retail partners.

Combining creativity with commercial analysis, you will help shape compelling seasonal ranges, identify emerging trends and ensure the right products reach the right markets at the right time. This is a highly collaborative and influential role within a dynamic, product-led business where accessories are at the heart of the customer proposition.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the merchandising strategy for a diverse portfolio of trend-led fashion accessories.
• Manage seasonal budgets, forecasts, WSSI and option plans to drive sales and profitability.
• Analyse sales, stock and trading performance, identifying risks and responding quickly to commercial opportunities.
• Work closely with buying, design and product teams to develop exciting, customer-focused ranges.
• Build effective assortment and range plans across multiple retail partners, territories and channels.
• Monitor product performance and recommend pricing, promotions, markdowns and replenishment activity.
• Oversee stock flow and availability, ensuring the right balance of newness, bestsellers and core products.
• Present trading insights and recommendations clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Support and develop junior members of the merchandising team.

About You:

• Proven merchandising experience within fashion, accessories, jewellery, lifestyle or a similarly fast-paced retail environment.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with experience managing WSSI, forecasts and seasonal budgets.
• A genuine passion for product, fashion trends and the accessories market.
• Commercially astute, with the confidence to make informed trading decisions.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Highly organised, adaptable and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join an ambitious international business and make a visible impact across an exciting, trend-led accessories portfolio.

Fella & Jones are proud to be managing this search and would love to connect with talented Merchandisers looking for their next career move.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Chelmsford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

09-09-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English