Product Manager Visual Merchandising Manager (Store-based) – Zara Reading
Full-time (40 hours per week)
At Zara, our stores are where the action happens. We’re looking for a Product Manager to lead the commercial performance of a key product area in our Reading store—someone who is hands‑on, commercially sharp and thrives in a fast-paced retail environment.
Trading & Product Performance
- Own daily and weekly trading, turning insights into clear action
- Read and act on commercial reports—identify opportunities, risks and priorities
- Drive sell‑through by balancing newness, best sellers and stock depth
Newness & Merchandising
- Deliver newness with pace and impact—ensuring strong launch
- Maintain floor layout aligned with company guidelines and commercial priorities
- Create easy‑to‑shop spaces with strong outfitting and clear product stories
- React in real time to customer behaviour to maximise conversion
Stock & Operations
- Protect availability through strong stock management and store routing
- Partner closely with operations on deliveries, replenishment and reporting
- Maintain an organised and commercial back‑of‑house
Leadership & Development
- Lead from the shop floor—coach, guide and drive execution daily
- Support onboarding and accelerate performance of new starters
- Develop talent and build a strong internal pipeline
Customer Experience
- Deliver a high level of customer satisfaction through product excellence
- Support the team with confident product knowledge and styling solutions
What we’re looking for
- Experience in fashion retail within a strong commercial/product‑focused environment
- Proven ability to turn analysis into actions that drive performance
- Confident with numbers, reports and trading tools
- Leadership experience in a fast‑paced environment
- Highly organised, detail‑focused and able to execute at pace
The mindset that succeeds here
- Commercially driven and customer‑led
- Proactive, accountable and results‑focused
- Calm under pressure and agile
- Easy in change
- Strong communicator who brings the team with them
What we offer
- Competitive salary 25%
- Staff discount More4Less
- Benefits scheme Refer a Friend programme
- Genuine internal progression opportunities
Inclusion We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and can provide adjustments for candidates with disabilities or long‑term conditions. Apply now and take ownership of product performance at Zara—bringing energy, pace and commercial excellence to the shop floor.
