A fantastic
opportunity has arisen to lead the Merchandising function at Whistles.
You’ll be responsible
for driving commercial performance through data-led decision making, strategic
planning and strong cross-functional collaboration.
What you'll do
Reporting directly to
our Commercial Director, the Head of Merchandising role is central to
delivering sales, profit and stock targets. You’ll lead the end-to-end
merchandising strategy, from planning through to in-season trading, shaping
decisions that directly impact business performance.
This role is a key
part of the brand leadership team, contributing to the wider strategic
direction of the business. You’ll work closely with Buying, Design, Finance and
wider stakeholders, playing an active role in influencing decisions and
delivering against our commercial objectives.
Key accountabilities
and KPIs include:
- Commercial
Performance, Planning & Forecasting
- Stock, OTB &
Margin Management
- Trading & Channel
Performance
- People, Leadership
& Capability Development
This is an exciting
opportunity to bring your merchandising expertise to a fast-paced, premium
fashion brand, driving sales, profit and efficiency through strong planning and
agile trading. Your leadership will create a high-performing, collaborative team
culture where people feel supported to grow and succeed.
Who you'll be
To be successful in
this role, you’ll bring the following skills & experience:
- Extensive experience
leading merchandising functions with a strong track record of delivering sales,
profit and stock targets, and influencing overall business performance
- Proven ability to
translate topline financial goals into clear, actionable departmental plans,
with strong ownership of WSSI, forecasting and in-season trading
- Highly analytical with
the ability to use data, insights and performance metrics to inform decisions,
identify opportunities and mitigate risks
- Deep understanding of
OTB management, intake planning, markdown strategy and margin optimisation
across multiple channels
- An inclusive and
motivating leader who builds capability, drives performance and supports the
development of high-performing teams
- Strong stakeholder
management skills with the ability to build effective relationships across
Buying, Design, Finance, DC, Retail and E-commerce
- Experience driving
change, improving processes and implementing new ways of working to enhance
efficiency and business outcomes
Strong understanding of multi-channel trading, including retail, e-commerce,
wholesale and international markets
This is a brilliant
opportunity to lead a talented Merchandising team and contribute to the
commercial success of Whistles through strategic thinking, analytical expertise
and collaborative leadership.