- Lead the dedicated Market Merchandising team across EMEA as the brand’s most senior regional authority
- Bridge Global Product Creation and Commercial functions
- Shape strategic direction and operational delivery of assortments, pricing, and forecasting for Speedo in EMEA
- Drive brand elevation, top-line growth, and margin improvement
- Champion consumer, competitor, and market insight in merchandising decisions
- Turn competitor benchmarking and trend analysis into actionable plans
- Define and govern EMEA pricing frameworks across channels, tiers, and markets
- Own final pricing decisions balancing value, competitiveness, and profitability
- Lead seasonal and long-term assortment architecture across EMEA
- Own segmentation, range breadth, and strategic focus across DTC and wholesale channels
- Own the forecast input process with Commercial and Planning, driving forecast accuracy
- Own EMEA margin delivery and merchandising’s contribution to revenue and profit
- Drive financial scenario planning and forecasting rigour
- Lead transformation into an AI-enabled, insight-driven merchandising function
- Pilot and embed scalable tools and planning processes
- Represent Market Merchandising in strategic forums and planning reviews
- Build relationships across Product Creation, Marketing, Planning, Commercial, and DTC
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing, multi-country team
- Shape talent strategy and career pathways for future merchandising leaders
Requirements
- Deep experience in merchandising or commercial leadership across EMEA markets
- Proven track record leading assortment, pricing, and forecasting strategies with full P&L ownership
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence matrixed stakeholders
- Familiarity with competitive landscapes in swimwear, sports, and lifestyle sectors
- Strategic, big-picture thinking with sharp commercial attention to detail
- Collaborative leadership that builds alignment and inspires confidence across teams
- Data-driven and proactive approach to margin, efficiency, and growth
- Passion for innovation and building future-fit merchandising capability
- Curiosity, ownership, and collaborative spirit aligned with Pentland culture
Core Competencies
Demonstrates deep expertise in merchandising leadership across EMEA, with a strong focus on assortment, pricing, and forecasting strategies. Proven ability to drive brand elevation and margin improvement through data-driven decision-making and collaborative leadership.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Merchandising Leadership
- P&L Ownership
- Cross-Functional Project Leadership
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Competitive Landscape Familiarity
Hard Skills
- Assortment Strategy
- Pricing Strategy
- Forecasting
- Financial Scenario Planning
- Margin Improvement
Soft Skills
- Collaborative Leadership
- Strategic Thinking
- Influencing Stakeholders
- Coaching and Development
- Curiosity
Industry Keywords
- EMEA Markets
- Swimwear
- Sports
- Lifestyle Sectors
- Consumer Insights
Tools & Technologies
- AI-Enabled Tools
- Planning Processes
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Head of Market Merchandising employer: Jobtailor
As a Client Services Coordinator at our dynamic company, you will thrive in a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. We offer comprehensive training, opportunities for advancement, and a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a healthy work-life balance and the chance to engage with diverse clients, making every day rewarding and meaningful.
