Merchandiser - Apparel

About Gymshark

We’re here to unite the conditioning community. We believe that putting the sweat in today, prepares us for tomorrow. So, we give people the tools they need to reach further, go faster, be stronger. We celebrate those who show up – for themselves – to be their physical or mental best, whatever that means for them. It’s what we want for our community, and our team. A team that’s growing rapidly around the world. A collective of talented individuals working together to invent Gymshark’s future. Our plans are ambitious, and we’re looking for people who want to join us for the ride – our growth will be your growth.

Overview of the Role

You will lead a cross-functional team to maximise the financial success of your product category. As a customer-centric Merchandiser, you’ll bring both creative and analytical thinking to the role. Each season, you’ll develop line plans and collaborate closely with designers to identify the next trends, innovations, and must-have styles.

In-season, you’ll analyse sales performance, identify growth opportunities, and develop strategies to drive the business forward. You will oversee every aspect of the product journey across the end-to-end process, channels, and geographies.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Strategy: Develop and execute assortment strategies across E-commerce, Store, Wholesale & Franchise for your category, identifying new product opportunities to deliver growth.
• Market: Monitor market trends and the competitive landscape to shape assortment decisions and maintain Gymshark’s leadership in the gym apparel space.
• Line Planning: Create seasonal line plans for the respective category with an omni-channel assortment structure to ensure a seamless customer experience.
• Investment: Collaborate with planning on investment strategies and style-level guidance.
• Tools/Systems: Create and manage seasonal assortment tools for category management.
• Fits: Participate in weekly fittings and oversee style adoption and execution.
• POD: Lead weekly POD meetings to ensure alignment with commercial plans and timely execution.
• Trade: Analyse in-season business performance, identifying opportunities, risks, and key actions for monthly GCR meetings.
• GTM: Lead creation of go-to-market packs communicating key seasonal stories to support marketing, stores, and site.
• Comms: Serve as a cross-departmental liaison, ensuring consistent communication throughout the organisation.
• Trends: Stay on top of industry and product trends to help Gymshark maintain leadership with Gen Z consumers.

What You’ll Need

• Ability to develop and manage product assortments aligned with customer needs and market trends.
• Experience collaborating with planning, marketing, design, sourcing, and product development teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of current trends and the competitive landscape.
• Deep understanding of customer needs and preferences.
• Proficiency in using sales data and market trends to optimise product performance.
• Demonstrable retail experience in apparel Buying or Merchandising at this level.
• Please note this is a hybrid role; you must be able to attend our Solihull offices (GSIQ) 3 days per week.

The Perks

• Standard Benefits: Performance-based Bonus, Funded Healthcare, 25 days holiday + birthday off + Bank Holidays, Contributory Pension Scheme, Flexible benefits (EV scheme, dental, cycle to work, tech scheme, holiday trading), Gymshark Employee Discount & long service awards, High Street cashback/discounts, Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing Support, Enhanced Family Leave, Life Assurance.
• Office Location Specific Benefits (GSIQ): Gym Membership to The Lifting Club, Onsite lunch provision & coffee bars, EV charge points.
• Office Location Specific Benefits (LDN): Funded multi-site fitness membership.

Note: Bonus program and benefits have eligibility requirements and may be amended.