Digital Category Lead, Fashion

Digital Category Lead, Fashion

Full-Time 80000 - 100000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
John Lewis & Partners

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead the Fashion category and drive digital performance across apparel, footwear, and accessories.
  • Company: Join a dynamic team at a leading fashion retailer in London.
  • Benefits: Flexible hybrid working model, competitive salary, and opportunities for growth.
  • Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on innovation and data-driven strategies.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on the online shopping experience and shape fashion trends.
  • Qualifications: Experience in digital merchandising and a passion for fashion.

The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.

About the role

We offer a flexible, hybrid working model designed to give you the best of both worlds. Currently, this role is based in our London head office three days a week (Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday), with the remaining two days worked from home.

In this role, you will lead our Fashion category, driving digital performance across apparel, footwear, and accessories. You'll bring a fast-paced, trend-responsive mindset to online trading, ensuring our digital storefront feels dynamic, inspiring, and aligned with seasonal shifts and key brand drops.

As we continue to expand and transform our online customer experience, this role plays a pivotal part in driving the digital performance and strategy for our categories. Managing a high-performing digital merchandising team, you will be accountable for annual, period, and weekly performance—anticipating market opportunities, optimizing customer journeys, and leveraging data to drive growth across our digital channels.

Key Responsibilities

  • Category Ownership: Collaborate with product and design teams to remove friction points and improve site conversion.
  • Data-Driven Insights

Digital Category Lead, Fashion employer: John Lewis & Partners

John Lewis & Partners is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and customer satisfaction. Located in Milton Keynes, the company provides comprehensive training for its In-Store Customer Experience Specialists, ensuring that all team members have the skills needed to excel in their roles while fostering a sense of community and collaboration among staff.

John Lewis & Partners

Contact Details:

John Lewis & Partners Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Digital Category Lead, Fashion

Digital Performance Management
Online Trading
Trend Analysis
Digital Merchandising
Data-Driven Decision Making
Customer Journey Optimisation
Team Leadership