ENVIRONMENT:

A modern retail brand that resonates with today’s customers is seeking a Retail Merchandising Lead who is a strong brand builder, responsible for transforming the retail offering by developing a stationery and adjacent product range that is fresh, relevant, and profitable. This role goes beyond traditional buying, focusing instead on end-to-end product and brand strategy. The Retail Merchandising Lead will own the category P&L and carry full accountability for sales, margin, stock productivity, and brand execution. They will have authority over range selection, product lifecycle decisions, and customer proposition within defined financial parameters, while working closely with the Head of Retail Planning on OTB, WSSI, allocation frameworks, pricing strategy, and markdown planning. This is a high-impact role with the autonomy to challenge legacy approaches and innovate freely, shaping a compelling product range that drives customer engagement, commercial su...