30 Merchandising Management jobs in the United Kingdom

They're an ambitious online retailer with a loyal customer base and a strong brand presence in their niche. As they continue to scale, they're investing in their planning function to ensure they deliver the right products to their customers at the right time, while maintaining healthy stock levels and optimising profitability.

As Merchandise Planning Manager, you'll be responsible for leading the planning process across all product categories. Working closely with Buying, Marketing and Operations, you will forecast sales, plan inventory, and drive strategies that maximise sales, margin, and stock efficiency.

• Develop and manage end-to-end merchandise plans across all categories and channels.

• Forecast sales, stock, and intake, ensuring alignment with business targets.

• Monitor performance against plan, analysing key metrics such as sell-through, margin, and stock cover.

• Partner with the Buying team to build balanced and commercial assortments.

• Manage Open-to-Buy and ensure stock investment aligns with cash flow and growth objectives.

• Identify risks and opportunities, making data-led recommendations to optimise trading.

• Support seasonal planning, promotional strategies, and markdown management.

• Collaborate with fulfilment and operations teams to ensure stock availability meets demand.

• Proven experience in merchandise planning, ideally within an eCommerce or multi-channel retail environment.

• Strong analytical skills and confidence using planning tools and Excel.

• Commercial acumen and a keen understanding of customer behaviour.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced SME environment with a hands-on, can-do attitude.

• A key role in a growing business with real opportunity to shape the future of the planning function.

• A supportive and collaborative team culture.

• Hybrid working options.

• Staff discount and other perks.

• Scope for growth and progression as the business scales.

Merchandise Planning Manager | Flexible & Hybrid Working | SME | Scale Up | £60,000-£70,000 | Very Competitive Package

Are you a commercially minded and data-driven planner with a passion for retail? Our client are a fast-growing eCommerce retailer looking for a dynamic Merchandise Planning Manager to join their team and play a pivotal role in shaping their product strategy and inventory performance.

About Them:

They're an ambitious online retailer with a loyal customer base and a strong brand presence in their niche. As they continue to scale, they're investing in their planning function to ensure they deliver the right products to their customers at the right time, while maintaining healthy stock levels and optimising profitability.

The Role:

As Merchandise Planning Manager, you'll be responsible for leading the planning process across all product categories. Working closely with Buying, Marketing and Operations, you will forecast sales, plan inventory, and drive strategies that maximise sales, margin, and stock efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage end-to-end merchandise plans across all categories and channels.
• Forecast sales, stock, and intake, ensuring alignment with business targets.
• Monitor performance against plan, analysing key metrics such as sell-through, margin, and stock cover.
• Partner with the Buying team to build balanced and commercial assortments.
• Manage Open-to-Buy and ensure stock investment aligns with cash flow and growth objectives.
• Identify risks and opportunities, making data-led recommendations to optimise trading.
• Support seasonal planning, promotional strategies, and markdown management.
• Collaborate with fulfilment and operations teams to ensure stock availability meets demand.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in merchandise planning, ideally within an eCommerce or multi-channel retail environment.
• Strong analytical skills and confidence using planning tools and Excel.
• Commercial acumen and a keen understanding of customer behaviour.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced SME environment with a hands-on, can-do attitude.

What They Offer:

• A key role in a growing business with real opportunity to shape the future of the planning function.
• A supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Hybrid working options.
• Staff discount and other perks.
• Scope for growth and progression as the business scales.

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Visual Merchandiser and Store Launch Manager

Locations: UK Field-based, mostly travel to UK wide stores

London and South Coast monthly team meetings

Salary £55,000 plus benefits

Talent Hub is working in partnership with a well known retail brand. We are looking for a collaborative, creative and commercially savvy Visual Merchandising or Store Manager with a strong VM background for a UK high street retailer.

You will drive excellence and best in class visual standards across their UK store estate, while playing a pivotal role in store openings, refits, and Flag Ship Openings, POS and events.

This role combines creative VM leadership with strong organisational and budget management skills, supporting over 100 UK stores.

NB: This job includes extensive travel to UK stores occasional meetings in London and Brighton

You will work closely with the UK Marketing and Retail teams to localise global guidelines, elevate in store execution, and provide field based support to teams. This is a hands on, collaborative role ideal for a creative yet commercially minded VM who thrives in a dynamic, fast paced environment.

Key responsibilities for this Visual Merchandiser includes:-

• Drive the visual excellence across all UK stores, ensuring consistency with brand standards through regular field visits.
• Lead the VM execution for new store openings, refits, flagship launches, and national campaigns.
• Manage the UK POS, VM props, and visual scheduling to ensure timely and on brand execution.
• Adapt and implement the Global VM Guide for the UK market across all retail formats (including outlet locations).
• Collaborate with key functions including Retail, eCommerce, and Commercial teams to align messaging and execution.
• Support and manager their large VM budget including supplier liaison, cost control, and logistics.
• Contribute to store planning and shopfit processes to ensure visually effective and brand right execution.

What you will need for this Visual Merchandising job:

• Previously worked as Visual Merchandiser or Store Manager for at least 5 years for a UK retailer. Ideally within fashion, beauty or lifestyle would be beneficial although not essential.
• Experience supporting large store estates or multi-site environments.
• Proven ability to manage budgets circa 1 Million.
• Skilled in using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Teams & Outlook, Photoshop and SketchUp experience (desirable) with a creative yet commercial outlook.

Benefits include:- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, excellent pension, and other great perks!

Visual Merchandiser and Store Launch Manager

Locations: UK Field-based, mostly travel to UK wide stores

London and South Coast monthly team meetings

Salary £55,000 plus benefits

Talent Hub is working in partnership with a well known retail brand. We are looking for a collaborative, creative and commercially savvy Visual Merchandising or Store Manager with a strong VM background for a UK high street retailer.

You will drive excellence and best in class visual standards across their UK store estate, while playing a pivotal role in store openings, refits, and Flag Ship Openings, POS and events.

This role combines creative VM leadership with strong organisational and budget management skills, supporting over 100 UK stores.

NB: This job includes extensive travel to UK stores occasional meetings in London and Brighton

You will work closely with the UK Marketing and Retail teams to localise global guidelines, elevate in store execution, and provide field based support to teams. This is a hands on, collaborative role ideal for a creative yet commercially minded VM who thrives in a dynamic, fast paced environment.

Key responsibilities for this Visual Merchandiser includes:-

• Drive the visual excellence across all UK stores, ensuring consistency with brand standards through regular field visits.
• Lead the VM execution for new store openings, refits, flagship launches, and national campaigns.
• Manage the UK POS, VM props, and visual scheduling to ensure timely and on brand execution.
• Adapt and implement the Global VM Guide for the UK market across all retail formats (including outlet locations).
• Collaborate with key functions including Retail, eCommerce, and Commercial teams to align messaging and execution.
• Support and manager their large VM budget including supplier liaison, cost control, and logistics.
• Contribute to store planning and shopfit processes to ensure visually effective and brand right execution.

What you will need for this Visual Merchandising job:

• Previously worked as Visual Merchandiser or Store Manager for at least 5 years for a UK retailer. Ideally within fashion, beauty or lifestyle would be beneficial although not essential.
• Experience supporting large store estates or multi-site environments.
• Proven ability to manage budgets circa 1 Million.
• Skilled in using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Teams & Outlook, Photoshop and SketchUp experience (desirable) with a creative yet commercial outlook.

Benefits include:- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, excellent pension, and other great perks!

Visual Merchandiser and Store Launch Manager

Locations: UK Field-based, mostly travel to UK wide stores

London and South Coast monthly team meetings

Salary £55,000 plus benefits

Talent Hub is working in partnership with a well known retail brand. We are looking for a collaborative, creative and commercially savvy Visual Merchandising or Store Manager with a strong VM background for a UK high street retailer.

You will drive excellence and best in class visual standards across their UK store estate, while playing a pivotal role in store openings, refits, and Flag Ship Openings, POS and events.

This role combines creative VM leadership with strong organisational and budget management skills, supporting over 100 UK stores.

NB: This job includes extensive travel to UK stores occasional meetings in London and Brighton

You will work closely with the UK Marketing and Retail teams to localise global guidelines, elevate in store execution, and provide field based support to teams. This is a hands on, collaborative role ideal for a creative yet commercially minded VM who thrives in a dynamic, fast paced environment.

Key responsibilities for this Visual Merchandiser includes:-

• Drive the visual excellence across all UK stores, ensuring consistency with brand standards through regular field visits.
• Lead the VM execution for new store openings, refits, flagship launches, and national campaigns.
• Manage the UK POS, VM props, and visual scheduling to ensure timely and on brand execution.
• Adapt and implement the Global VM Guide for the UK market across all retail formats (including outlet locations).
• Collaborate with key functions including Retail, eCommerce, and Commercial teams to align messaging and execution.
• Support and manager their large VM budget including supplier liaison, cost control, and logistics.
• Contribute to store planning and shopfit processes to ensure visually effective and brand right execution.

What you will need for this Visual Merchandising job:

• Previously worked as Visual Merchandiser or Store Manager for at least 5 years for a UK retailer. Ideally within fashion, beauty or lifestyle would be beneficial although not essential.
• Experience supporting large store estates or multi-site environments.
• Proven ability to manage budgets circa 1 Million.
• Skilled in using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Teams & Outlook, Photoshop and SketchUp experience (desirable) with a creative yet commercial outlook.

Benefits include:- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, excellent pension, and other great perks!

Wales & Midlands  : £55,000 – £0,000 + Bonus + Car :  Full Time | Permanent

Do you live and breathe retail presentation? Are you passionate about boosting OTC sales and elevating customer experience through flawless visual merchandising? Our client — a respected healthcare organisation — is seeking an experienced retail strategist to oversee the shop-floor operations across their multi-branch pharmacy network.

&#(phone number removed); This role focuses on OTC retail and merchandising only. You won’t be managing dispensary teams — but you’ll be shaping the customer journey from the front.

What's On Offer for this OTC and Merchandising Manager

• Salary: £55,000 - £6 000 per annum
li>Bonus Structure:
• Annual performance-linked bonus
• Additional incentive tied to overall company OTC sales growth (supporting our million turnover).
• Company car OR mileage allowance
li>Pension scheme
• Staff discount across company network
li>Ongoing professional development and clear career progression

What You’ll Be Doing in this Merchandising Manager Role Retail Strategy & Commercial Growth

< i>Define and implement multi-site retail plans that deliver revenue targets, margin expectations, and customer satisfaction goals.
• Analyse OTC category performance and roll out targeted promotions.
• Collaborate with suppliers to boost sales and develop category-specific plans.

Visual Merchandising & Brand Standards

• Ensure flawless planogram compliance, engaging point-of-sale, and consistent signage across all 79 branches.
• Conduct regular retail audits and coach store teams on best practices for product presentation.
• Identify capex opportunities and manage retail upgrades in partnership with contractors.

Training & Team Development

• Create and deliver training sessions on upselling, product knowledge, and customer service excellence.
• Mentor store leaders in retail performance and develop their merchandising mindset.

Supplier & Stakeholder Management

• Negotiate in-store promotions and merchandising support with suppliers.
• Schedule supplier rep visits to maintain accountability and retail integrity.

Operations & Compliance

• Oversee the retail environment’s health & safety, cleanliness, and operational standards.
< i>Work collaboratively with store managers to balance customer flow with clinical priorities.

EPOS Reporting & Analytics

li>Generate and present EPOS-driven reports covering stock-turn, shrinkage, and sales vs. targets.
• Create monthly performance dashboards for the Senior Leadership Team to steer retail improvement.
• Proactively identify underperforming branches and implement tailored action plans rooted in company values.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Proactively identify underperforming branches and implement tailored action plans rooted in company values.

What We’re Looking For in this OTC and Merchandising Manager

Experience in visual merchandising and OTC retail — pharmaceutical or health & beauty environments. < i>Strong commercial acumen with a flair for presentation and customer engagement.
• Skilled in EPOS systems and data-led decision-making.
• 10+ years’ multi-site retail management experience, with a track record of driving sales and developing high-performing teams
< i>Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation abilities
• Able to travel regularly across South Wales and the Midlands (up to 50% of the time).

Interested?

We’re reviewing CVs now! Apply today, or contact Arden Personnel for more information.

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Residential Merchandising Manager

(With a 5k Car Allowance)

Our client is an established and leading global brand of both mechanical and electrical locking solutions and door hardware products. Products designed for your safety and security.

The business is now looking for a Residential Merchandising Manager to bring excellent customer service skills.

Location: - UK wide travel – 4 days on the road including ideally one day at the office in the midlands and one day at home.

What would you do as the Residential Merchandising Manager

As the Residential Merchandising Manager, you will be responsible for leading, managing, and developing the merchandising team to ensure the highest standards of product presentation, customer engagement, and brand representation within customer stores. This role plays a key part in driving sales through effective merchandising strategies, optimising product visibility, and maintaining strong relationships with customers.

You would also:

• Help with setting clear objectives and providing ongoing support to the team.
li>Oversee the implementation of merchandising plans, ensuring alignment with planograms and customer requirements while maintaining deadlines and quality.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to optimize strategies, enhance product visibility, and drive in-store product presentation.
• Foster strong customer partnerships, acting as the primary contact for merchandising needs and working with Territory Sales Managers for tailored support.
• Monitor competitor activity, provide insights for strategic decision-making, and track merchandising performance for continuous improvement.

The skills and experience you need…….we are looking for someone who has:

• Strong organisational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities efficiently.
• Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships while demonstrating commercial awareness.
• Solid understanding of retail merchandising strategies and a commitment to brand excellence.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to work in fast-paced environments and manage multiple priorities.

Architectural Ironmongery | Internal & External Doors | Access Control | Window & Door Hardware

Residential Merchandising Manager

(With a 5k Car Allowance)

Our client is an established and leading global brand of both mechanical and electrical locking solutions and door hardware products. Products designed for your safety and security.

The business is now looking for a Residential Merchandising Manager to bring excellent customer service skills.

Location: - UK wide travel – 4 days on the road including ideally one day at the office in the midlands and one day at home.

What would you do as the Residential Merchandising Manager

As the Residential Merchandising Manager, you will be responsible for leading, managing, and developing the merchandising team to ensure the highest standards of product presentation, customer engagement, and brand representation within customer stores. This role plays a key part in driving sales through effective merchandising strategies, optimising product visibility, and maintaining strong relationships with customers.

You would also:

• Help with setting clear objectives and providing ongoing support to the team.
li>Oversee the implementation of merchandising plans, ensuring alignment with planograms and customer requirements while maintaining deadlines and quality.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to optimize strategies, enhance product visibility, and drive in-store product presentation.
• Foster strong customer partnerships, acting as the primary contact for merchandising needs and working with Territory Sales Managers for tailored support.
• Monitor competitor activity, provide insights for strategic decision-making, and track merchandising performance for continuous improvement.

The skills and experience you need…….we are looking for someone who has:

• Strong organisational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities efficiently.
• Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships while demonstrating commercial awareness.
• Solid understanding of retail merchandising strategies and a commitment to brand excellence.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to work in fast-paced environments and manage multiple priorities.

Architectural Ironmongery | Internal & External Doors | Access Control | Window & Door Hardware