Job Description
MR PORTER is the men’s luxury style destination. Since 2011, it has offered customers a curated assortment of fashion, fine watches, grooming and lifestyle products from the world’s most coveted designers. It delivers exceptional quality with private label, Mr P, and market-leading exclusive capsule collaborations with brand partners. MR PORTER creates unique experiences for its EIPs (Extremely Important People), with first access to products, a dedicated personal shopper and invitation-only benefits. Through content across all its platforms, it provides expert styling advice, immersive storytelling, and profiles inspiring men, places and products. Consciously Crafted, its responsible product curation, supports customers to shop with a focus on conscious consumerism. MR PORTER Health In Mind, its long-standing initiative in partnership with Movember, raises awareness of men’s mental and physical health. MR PORTER is part of LuxExperience, the leading digital, multi-brand luxury group.
We are now seeking a talented Merchandiser to join the team on a fixed term contract. Reporting into the Merchandising Manager, you will be tasked with supporting in all aspects of the merchandising process to plan, forecast and trade a department, which ties in with the luxury division’s strategic direction, maximizing the profit opportunities for the company. Some of the essentials for you to know are:
Location: Our Westfield office in Shepherd’s Bush
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (4 days in office)
Contract Type: 12 month fixed term contract
Besides a competitive salary, we can offer you:
- A pension that both you and the company contribute too.
- A portal with an array of discounts on things like theme park and cinema tickets.
- Our famous staff discount along with exclusive staff sales.
- Private healthcare.
- Flexible working.
Here is a breakdown of what you’ll be doing:
- Plan seasonal OTB and collaborate with Buying to deliver balanced, customer-focused ranges within budget.
- Negotiate with suppliers to secure exclusives and optimize margins.
- Monitor sell-through, deliveries, and performance, taking decisive action when needed.
- Manage forecasts, WSSIs, markdowns, margins, and closing stocks to maximize profitability.
- Provide analysis to support strategic decisions across Merchandising and the wider business.
- Anticipate trends and ensure fashion-forward, relevant assortments.
- Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to improve processes and results.
- Lead and develop your team through coaching, training, performance management, and engagement initiatives.
- Champion the company vision, values, and profitability goals, driving full-price sell-through and team pride.
The type of person we are looking for:
- Proven ability to drive business impact through merchandising, ideally within multi-brand luxury retail.
- Strong judgment and decision-making skills, confident in taking calculated risks.
- Excellent market, customer, and brand awareness, with a genuine passion for product.
- Experience in fast-paced luxury retail environments with strong communication skills.
- Ability to consistently meet tight deadlines.
From the moment you join the LuxExperience Group we are committed to making your journey with us inspirational and evolutionary. If you are passionate, committed and thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, then please apply with a CV.