At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead planning and stock management for Outlet products, driving sales and profitability.
- Company: Join a dynamic retail brand known for its commitment to diversity and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous employee discounts, and health support services.
- Other info: Embrace a culture of ambition, accountability, and resilience.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced environment while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in merchandising with strong analytical and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We’re looking for a commercially minded and analytical Senior Merchandiser to join our Outlets department. In this key role, you’ll lead the planning, trading, and stock management of Outlet product across all channels, ensuring sales, margin, and stock targets are achieved. Working collaboratively with Buying, Retail, and Warehouse teams, you’ll manage the range planning process, critical path, and in-season trading to deliver a balanced, brand‑right, and commercially successful product offer across the Reiss Outlet business.
Who you are
- An experienced product Senior Merchandiser with strong Outlets, planning, trading, and stock management experience.
- Highly analytical with excellent attention to detail and a commercial approach to decision‑making.
- Confident in managing OTB, forecasting, and driving sales performance while maintaining profitability.
- A strong communicator who thrives in cross‑functional collaboration with Buying, Retail, and Warehouse teams.
- Organised and proactive, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced retail environment.
- A positive leader who develops and motivates others to deliver strong results.
What you’ll be doing
- Managing the critical path to ensure key seasonal milestones and trading objectives are achieved.
- Leading the Outlet Exclusive range planning process, identifying commercial opportunities and areas for growth, driving department strategy.
- Overseeing Planning and Buying activities, ensuring alignment with business and financial targets.
- Developing and presenting Sales and Buy Plans by season, including performance and attribute analysis.
- Building balanced, commercial collections that reflect the Reiss brand DNA.
- Driving weekly trade meetings, providing insights and recommendations to optimise sales and reduce markdown.
- Managing the Divisional OTB & WSSI, responding to trade with timely rebuys and cancellations.
- Overseeing stock allocation and replenishment, ensuring store grading aligns with performance and opportunity.
What we offer
- Competitive salary and company bonus.
- Up to 65% employee discount.
- Access to exclusive sample sales.
- Health and wellbeing services.
- Medicash health support plan.
- Workplace pension contributions.
- Enhanced parental leave policies.
- Electric Vehicle scheme via Octopus Energy.
- Cycle to Work programme.
- Season ticket travel loan.
- Plus further workplace benefits.
We look for individuals who embody these behaviours and bring them to life every day. We recognise the importance and power of diversity within our business and, as such, we ensure that our people processes are fair, transparent and promote equality of opportunity for all candidates. It is our pledge that candidates will not be discriminated against on the grounds of gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, age, race, colour, ethnic background, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, religious or similar belief. Every individual will be treated with respect. We know that some people won’t apply for a role unless they feel they meet all of the requirements listed. We want you to know that finding people who will add to our inspirational culture and have a learning mindset is incredibly important to us. Even if you feel you don’t tick all the boxes, we’d still like to hear from you.
Senior Merchandiser, Outlets employer: Reiss Limited
Reiss is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and dynamic work environment, particularly for the Senior Merchandiser role in our Outlets department. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer competitive salaries, generous discounts, and comprehensive health benefits, all while promoting a culture of diversity and respect. Join us to be part of a team that values ambition, accountability, and courage, ensuring you thrive in your career while contributing to our brand's success.
