Senior Merchandise Manager UK EMEA - Wholesale

Senior Merchandise Manager UK EMEA – Wholesale UK HQ, 40 High Street, Street, Somerset, United Kingdom Senior Merchandise Manager UK EMEA – Wholesale Purpose: Create and deliver the merchandising strategy and financial merchandise plan for the wholesale channel across UK & ROI and EMEA. This role will own the end-to-end merchandising process across the wholesale business, ensuring alignment with channel strategy, seasonal goals, and brand positioning. The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of analytical expertise, product knowledge, and customer-centric thinking to drive revenue, margin, and market share growth. Dimensions: Financial: P&L, Turnover, and Margin People: 5 Direct Reports Impact on Business: Performance of Wholesale channel within UK & EMEA Region Accountabilities: Develop and execute the merchandising and channel strategy, purchasing, and financial merchandise plan for the wholesale channel across UK & ROI and EMEA. Partner with product development, sales, and planning teams to build customer-specific assortments aligned with brand direction and financial targets. Analyze historical data, current trends, and market dynamics to inform product and pricing strategies. Line Building & Product Selection: Collaborate with design and product development teams to influence product assortments based on wholesale needs and consumer insights. Curate line presentations for key wholesale accounts and lead seasonal go-to-market meetings. Ensure assortments are commercially viable and channel-appropriate while maintaining brand integrity. Manage purchasing and inventory levels to maximize financial KPIs, OTIF deliveries, and drive productivity and range efficiency. Cross-functional Collaboration: Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including 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 insights. Review and analyze account performance to identify opportunities and foster growth. Reporting & Analysis: Monitor key metrics such as sell-through, margin, product lifecycle, and profitability by account. Review in-season trading activities and deliver post-season reports to inform future strategies. Skills, Knowledge, and Experience: 8+ years in merchandising, with at least 4 years focused on wholesale. Experience with pureplay accounts, national retailers, or wholesale partners in fashion/lifestyle. Strong analytical and financial skills; proficient in Excel, planning tools, and reporting systems. Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of influencing cross-functional teams and external partners. Deep understanding of market trends, competitive landscape, and consumer behavior. Additional Information: Experience in multi-channel, multinational environments. Comfortable working in fast-paced, matrixed settings. Solution-focused mindset. Highly organized, detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple priorities. Excellent stakeholder communication skills. Lead a high-performing, engaged, and motivated merchandising team across UK and Europe. This document outlines the general nature and level of work. It is not exhaustive of all skills or activities required. Responsibilities may be added or changed at the company\’s discretion at any time. #J-18808-Ljbffr