Marketplace Merchandiser: Strategic Retail Trading (Hybrid)

Dr. Martens is more than a brand - it’s a global icon with over 60 years of attitude, heritage, and cultural impact. We’re a thriving, values‑driven business powered by diverse thinkers, bold doers, and people who bring their whole selves to work. If you’re ready to make your mark, you’re in the right place. At DM, our values guide everything we do: Be Yourself, Act Courageously, Show You Care. They’re not just words - they’re how we turn passion into progress.

As our Marketplace Merchandiser (B2B, Wholesale & DTC) you’ll be part of the Merchandising team working closely with brilliant people across the business. Reporting directly to the General Manager UK, Benelux and Nordics, you’ll be at the core of fast‑moving, high‑impact initiatives shaping Dr. Martens - today and for the future.

The Marketplace Merchandiser leads the market merchandising function, ensuring product strategies are executed effectively to deliver consumer-centric assortments and profitable growth. This role is accountable for seasonal planning and in-season trading in the market. It plays a critical role in aligning global frameworks with local market needs, driving full-price sell-through, margin improvement, and operational efficiency.

• Strategic Planning: Own market-level merchandising strategy, aligning global guidelines with local consumer insights and commercial objectives.
• Seasonal Range Management: Lead seasonal assortment planning and sign-off for the market, ensuring relevance and profitability across channels.
• Forecasting & Reforecasting: Partner with GSC & relevant teams to incorporate key insights and market trends into the demand plan and reforecasting consensus, ensuring the most accurate and robust demand plan possible.
• Trading Leadership: Monitor weekly trade performance, identify risks and opportunities, and drive actions to optimise sell thru.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with DTC product and B2B sales manager, retail managers and e-com manager, Marketing, and Supply Chain to deliver go-to-market plans and consumer experience standards.
• Data & Insights: Ensure robust reporting and analysis to inform decisions; leverage insights to optimise assortments and trading actions.
• Compliance & Standards: Uphold global merchandising principles, and brand positioning across all touchpoints.

KEY SKILLS & CAPABILITIES

• Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of retail KPIs, margin management, and consumer behaviour.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate global frameworks into actionable local strategies.
• Analytical Expertise: Advanced skills in forecasting, data interpretation, and scenario planning.
• Collaboration: Skilled at influencing and partnering across functions and geographies.
• Communication: Clear and confident communicator, capable of presenting to senior stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Proactive approach to resolving trading and inventory challenges.
• Systems Proficiency: Experience with merchandising systems, planning tools, and advanced Excel.
• Adaptability: Ability to manage complexity and respond quickly to changing market conditions.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Hybrid working
• Welcome to the family free pair of Docs
• ‘Buy as you Earn’ Share scheme
• 65% off all Docs

If you’re excited to own your impact, shape the future of an iconic brand, and grow your career in a place that champions individuality — we’d love to hear from you. At Dr. Martens, we are committed to creating an environment in which we can all be our best and bring our authentic selves to work. We encourage applications, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, or disability. Diverse and inclusive teams have a positive impact on our brand; helping us speak authentically to our consumers. We strive to develop a business where our people can thrive and feel empowered to express themselves.

YOUR FUNDAMENTAL QUALITIES

It’s never just a job at Dr. Martens. It’s a way of life. We live and breathe our Fundamentals - INTEGRITY. PROFESSIONAL. PASSIONATE. TEAM PLAYERS. They define who we are and how we get the job done. We believe each role is as unique as the person who does it.