Retail Merchandiser - Luxury Fashion & Accessories

We are recruiting a Retail Merchandiser for an established international luxury house, offering an opportunity to work closely with the product, retail and commercial sides of the business.⠀This is a position for someone who genuinely enjoys luxury fashion and accessories, has a strong eye for product and understands how to translate sales performance, market knowledge and client preferences into better merchandising decisions.⠀You will be working in an environment where product knowledge, commercial judgement and attention to detail are equally important.⠀THE OPPORTUNITY⠀The role offers considerable involvement in the commercial performance of the retail network, from seasonal planning and product assortment through to stock allocation, replenishment and identifying opportunities for growth.⠀You will work closely with retail management and merchandising teams to understand the needs of individual boutiques, ensuring product decisions reflect both commercial performance and the expectations of a sophisticated luxury clientele.⠀An important part of the position will be understanding what is happening in the stores, not simply reviewing reports from a distance.⠀Regular boutique visits, discussions with retail teams and a strong awareness of the local luxury market will help shape your recommendations and priorities.⠀WHERE YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE⠀

• Contribute to seasonal merchandising plans, ensuring product assortments reflect commercial priorities, client demand and the wider collection strategy.⠀
• Review boutique performance across product categories, identifying opportunities to improve sales, sell-through and stock productivity.⠀
• Analyse sales trends, inventory levels and product movement to support informed allocation, replenishment and reorder decisions.⠀
• Work closely with retail teams to understand client preferences, product feedback and opportunities that may not be immediately apparent in the sales figures.⠀
• Monitor the performance of new collections and seasonal deliveries, recommending timely action where necessary.⠀
• Support the successful introduction of product launches and key commercial initiatives across the retail network.⠀
• Prepare meaningful commercial analysis and reporting, highlighting opportunities, risks and recommendations rather than simply presenting data.⠀
• Help maintain a healthy balance between product availability, commercial demand and inventory exposure.⠀
• Build effective relationships with retail management and relevant internal stakeholders, ensuring merchandising decisions are understood and implemented consistently.⠀
• Provide product and merchandising guidance to boutique teams, helping strengthen their commercial understanding of the collections.⠀THE EXPERIENCE WE VALUE⠀We would like to speak with candidates who have developed their careers within international luxury fashion, leather goods, accessories or a comparable luxury retail environment.⠀You should bring at least five years of relevant experience in retail merchandising, buying, assortment planning or a closely related commercial product function.⠀A genuine understanding of luxury products and the expectations of a high-end retail environment is important.⠀You will need to be confident analysing sales performance, interpreting merchandising KPIs and making commercially sound recommendations.⠀Advanced Excel skills and experience working with retail reporting and inventory systems are expected.⠀Equally important is your ability to communicate with boutique teams, understand the realities of retail and build effective relationships with colleagues across different functions.⠀We are looking for someone organised, commercially curious and comfortable taking ownership of their work.⠀A relevant degree would be advantageous, although strong practical experience within international luxury retail will be particularly valued.⠀This is an opportunity to be closely involved with the product and the decisions that influence how a luxury retail business performs.⠀You will gain exposure to different collections, client profiles and commercial priorities, while working with experienced professionals who understand the importance of both product excellence and retail performance.⠀It would suit a merchandiser who enjoys being close to the business, has strong commercial instincts and wants their next role to offer genuine involvement rather than simply producing reports.⠀We are particularly interested in candidates who can combine analytical ability with a natural understanding of luxury products and the clients who buy them.