Wholesale Merchandiser

This role is responsible for driving the merchandising strategy and execution for the wholesale channel, serving both online and offline partners across Europe. The Merchandiser will collaborate cross-functionally to ensure assortments are commercially viable, brand-aligned, and financially sound.

Your Tasks

Core Merchandising Responsibilities

Strategy & Planning

• Partner with product development, sales, and planning teams to build customer-specific assortments that align with brand direction and financial targets.
• Analyse historical data, current trends, and market dynamics to inform product and pricing strategies.
• Manage wholesale pricing & go-to-market (GTM) strategy.

Line Building & Product Selection

• Collaborate with design and product development teams to influence product assortments based on wholesale needs and consumer insights.
• Ensure assortments are commercially viable and channel-appropriate while maintaining brand integrity.
• Manage purchasing and inventory levels of All Year Round assortment – working closely with all stakeholders to ensure size availability is above 95%.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Develop and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective buy-in and delivery of the merchandising and channel strategy.
• Stakeholders include Product Development, Sales, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Marketing, Finance, and Wholesale Partners.

Account Management

• Act as the key merchandising contact for major wholesale accounts, providing product knowledge, assortment strategy, and business insights.
• Review and analyse account performance to identify opportunities and drive growth.

Reporting & Analysis

• Review and direct in-season trading activities to maximise commercial performance.
• Deliver post-season hindsight reports and apply learnings to future seasons.

Financial & Strategic Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the financial plan for the third-party wholesale channel.

Additional Responsibilities

Assortment & Channel Strategy

• Define seasonal assortment frameworks by region and channel (e.g., online pure players vs. brick-and-mortar).
• Monitor competitor assortments and pricing to inform strategic decisions.

Forecasting & Demand Planning

• Collaborate with planning and supply chain teams to forecast demand and ensure timely product availability.
• Monitor sell-in vs. sell-through performance and adjust plans accordingly.

Digital Wholesale Enablement

• Support digital merchandising tools and platforms used by wholesale partners (e.g., B2B portals, virtual showrooms).
• Ensure digital assets and product data are accurate and aligned with seasonal launches.

Sustainability & Compliance

• Ensure product assortments meet sustainability and compliance standards relevant to European markets.

Your Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in merchandising, with at least 4 years focused on the wholesale channel.
• Proven experience working with pureplay accounts, national retailers or wholesale partners in a fashion/lifestyle category.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen; proficient in Excel, planning tools, and reporting systems.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Deep understanding of market trends, competitive landscape, and consumer behaviour.

Bonus points to have:

• Experience working in a multi-channel, multinational environment.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Solution focused mindset.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communicator across all stakeholders.
• Lead a high performing, engaged and motivated merchandising team, across both UK and Europe.
• Experience with SAP.

Benefits:

• 25 Days of Annual Leave: As a full-time employee, you will receive 25 days of paid holiday each year, with the flexibility to buy or sell up to 4 additional days to meet personal needs.
• Hybrid Work Model: We offer a flexible hybrid work environment, enabling you to seamlessly balance office and remote work to enhance productivity and work-life balance.
• Work From Abroad: Take advantage of the opportunity to work remotely from abroad for up to 2 weeks annually.
• International Work Environment: Join a dynamic, global team that fosters collaboration and cultural diversity, providing you with a rich and inclusive professional experience.
• Partial Travel Allowance: Benefit from a partial travel allowance to support your commuting costs, ensuring your journey to and from work is more affordable.
• Hunkemöller Academy: Gain access to our Hunkemöller Academy, offering a wide range of professional development programs to support your career growth and skill enhancement.
• Employee Discounts: Enjoy a 25% discount on all company products, allowing you to access our offerings at a reduced price.

We are not looking to work with recruitment agencies for this role. Any unwarranted sharing of CVs will be considered a NO FEE applicant.

We are digitally driven and powered by data; a simple statement yet fundamental to the success of any retail organization. Retail leadership will be about creating a World-Class shopping experience for our customers whatever the channel or journey either digital or in store.