Merchandise Manager - Womenswear
Now Hiring | Global Activewear Brand | Brisbane
The Brand |
This values led brand is an Australian success story with global expansion on the horizon. They live and breathe personal development and collaboration. They are constantly growing, innovating and challenging the status quo. With an exceptional online channel and rapidly expanding retail network – this is a newly created role as a Merchandise Manager for womenswear.
The Role |
The Women’s Merchandise Manager is responsible for leading the development and execution of merchandising strategies to maximise sales and profitability. You will oversee a team of merchandisers and collaborate closely with creative direction, design and development and operations to shape the product assortment, optimise inventory management, and enhance the community experience. To support and lead the team to meet the brand targets of the women’s strategy and "go-to-market" calendar.
Collaborate with Creative Direction to understand the brands product vision and community needs.
Develop the tactical actions for women's merchandising strategies to drive sales, margin, and inventory turnover.
Lead the development of seasonal line plans, assortment strategies, and pricing and promotional plans.
Approve product assortment that reflect the creative direction, community feedback, and market trends.
Lead assortment planning, SKU optimisation, and product lifecycle management initiatives.
Oversee inventory planning and management processes to optimise stock levels, minimise excess inventory, and maximise sell-through. Develop inventory targets, replenishment strategies, and allocation plans.
Develop pricing strategies and promotional plans to drive traffic, conversion, and revenue.
Monitor competitor pricing and market dynamics to inform pricing decisions and promotional tactics.
Lead visual merchandising initiatives to enhance the presentation and visibility of products across retail and e-commerce channels. Develop visual merchandising guidelines and standards to ensure consistent brand messaging and storytelling. Collaborate with store planning teams to optimize store layouts and fixtures.
Analyse sales performance, sell-through rates, and key performance metrics to evaluate merchandising effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
Conduct sales forecasting and demand planning to support inventory management and purchasing decisions.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including design, product development, marketing, and operations, to align merchandising strategies with overall business objectives. Provide insights and recommendations to inform product development and marketing initiatives.
Lead and mentor a team of merchandisers providing guidance, support, and coaching to foster their professional growth and development.
Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the merchandising team.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with vendors, suppliers, and manufacturing partners.
Negotiate contracts, pricing terms, and agreements to ensure optimal value and quality.
The Skillset |
Success in merchandising leadership roles, preferably in retail apparel
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
Ability to translate data into actionable insights
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in retail analytics tools and Microsoft Excel
Ability to hit deadlines and work that extra mile to get the job done on time
Analytical and adaptable – this brand’s middle name is agility
Passion for the world of fitness
The Offer |
Based in either Gold Coast or Brisbane with the ability to travel to Logan
Exceptional remuneration package in line with experience levels.
A vibrant and fun office culture, early finish Fridays
Great staff discounts
EAP to support our teams mental wellbeing
Personal Development Investment - start smashing your goals!
Midday HQ group workouts
The Talent Mill Recruitment division is a bespoke consultancy and talent acquisition specialist within the fashion, lifestyle and retail industries. With more than 10 years specialist expertise with luxury, lifestyle & fashion brands globally we discover, recognize, and connect inspiring individuals to the most desirable brands as a trusted support to founder-led start-ups, SME’s and multinational corporations within the fashion & retail industry.
Recruitment – but make it ethical not transactional. Quality over quantity – always. Truly consultative and delivered at pace. We hold a genuine passion and expertise for the industries we support, and offer a unique and modern recruitment proposition – one where we develop long term, meaningful connections, add value and deliver an unforgettable service.