Head of Merchandising (Clothing) MP Activewear
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Job Location:
Manchester - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About THG
We are THG a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition.
Our portfolio of leading retailers and brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC Myprotein ESPA Perricone MD and Cult Beauty form our two core businesses: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition.
With us youll go further faster. What are you waiting for
Role: Head of Merchandising (Clothing)
Brand / Business Unit: Myprotein
Reporting to: Managing Director
Location: THG ICON 1 7-9 Sunbank Lane WA15 0AF
THG Nutrition:
THG Nutrition is home to some of the best loved and most trusted names in wellbeing and nutrition includingMyprotein the worlds largest online sports nutrition brand and its family of brandsMyveganMyvitaminsand MP Activewear. Our brands and people exist to break boundaries; to power and empower those who want more.
About the role:
The Head of Merchandising (Clothing) is responsible for leading the global merchandising strategy for the MP Activewear clothing range ensuring product assortments pricing architecture and margin structures deliver strong commercial performance.
This role will drive the planning trading and lifecycle management of the clothing category across global markets. Working closely with design product development sourcing and marketing teams the role ensures the brand delivers compelling seasonal ranges that align with customer demand market trends and the wider brand strategy.
The successful candidate will bring strong commercial leadership and deep experience within apparel merchandising to drive category growth and elevate the clothing proposition within the Myprotein ecosystem.
Key ResponsibilitiesHead of Merchandising MP Activewear
Merchandising Strategy
- Define and lead the global merchandising strategy for MP Activewear ensuring strong commercial performance product relevance and category growth.
- Develop clear category frameworks across training performance and athleisure apparel.
Range Planning & Assortment
- Lead seasonal range planning including assortment strategy pricing architecture and product mix.
- Ensure collections balance core continuity products seasonal trends and innovation.
Product Performance
- Monitor product performance including sales sell-through margin and return rates.
- Optimise ranges through SKU management replenishment and markdown strategies.
Inventory & Stock Management
- Manage inventory strategy including demand forecasting stock investment and intake planning.
- Ensure stock availability aligns with trading peaks and product launches.
Commercial Trading
- Lead regular trading reviews to evaluate category performance and identify opportunities to improve revenue margin and product productivity.
Ecommerce Merchandising
- Work with ecommerce teams to optimise online product presentation category navigation and product launches to maximise conversion.
Market & Trend Insight
- Monitor consumer trends competitor activity and performance innovation within the activewear market to inform product direction.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with design product development sourcing marketing and supply chain teams to deliver commercially successful apparel collections.
Team Leadership
- Lead and develop the merchandising team fostering a data-driven and commercially focused culture.
- Significant experience in merchandising or category management preferably in clothing / activewear
- Strong commercial and analytical skills with experience managing multi-category product portfolios.
- Proven ability to lead merchandising teams in a fast-paced retail or ecommerce environment.
- Strong understanding of consumer trends within the fitness and wellness industry.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams including product development marketing and supply chain.
Whats in it for me
Career Development
- Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team.
- Develop yourexpertisethrough our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider.
Enhanced Leave
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Dontwant to work on your birthday Wedonteither! Enjoy your day off on us!
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay depending on length of service.
- Up to 10 days compassionate leave.
- Buy back up to 3 days each year.
- Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12 months
Wellbeing Support
- Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP.
- Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa.
- State-of-the-arton-site gym.
- Access to our on-site physio.
Other Perks
- Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.
- Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.
- Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.
- On-site staff shop.
- Access to on-site barber.
- Know someone who would be perfect for THG Refer them and get up to 1000 when they pass their probation.
- Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service.
- We are an equal opportunities employer.
Werecommitted to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that allows everyone tothrive andstrongly encourage all candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply.
THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.
THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you havent heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further.
Required Experience:
Director
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THG is a leading vertically-integrated, global e-commerce technology group and brand owner, powered by its proprietary technology platform, Ingenuity..
