Merchandiser

Posted Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 11:00 PM

Location: Street, Somerset

About the Role:

The role of the merchandiser is responsible for the planning and delivery of sales and grossmargin targets for a specified channel / product category. Range assortment and architectureis planned and executed to maximise sales, stock and margin delivery in line with regionalbudgets. Deep merchandise analysis and insight is used to identify product, channel oraccount sales trends to maximise profitability for their given product category.

• Command a good understanding of the retail marketplace by channel, competitors &growth opportunities / areas of risk for the relevant channel / product category.
• Key Merchandise Metrics including Gross Margin and Inventory targets are deliveredagainst set KPI's
• A Clearly defined and forecasted category product range hierarchy developed in line with price, end use, product attribute, size / fit and purchase.
• Support the development of range, assortment & purchase plans for the specified productarea with support from the assistant merchandiser.
• Complete and maintain the merchandise plan to plan sales/despatches, stock, markdown &gross margin across retailing channels in line with gender targets both at season & weeklevels.
• Ensure stock is optimised against set inventory targets.
• Analyse stock and sales information to inform effective trading decisions including in-season pricing and markdown activity to drive commercial performance against setclearance / margin targets.
• Accountable for the maintenance of accurate merchandise master data
• Build effective relationships amongst key stakeholders within the trading function to drive best practice

What You'll Bring:

• Educated to Degree Level
• Experienced Assistant Merchandiser
• Experienced Assistant Buyer
• Knowledge of the full end to end value chain
• Understanding of consumer behaviours and market trends
• Multi-channel knowledge
• Excellent Forecasting knowledge
• Management Experience
• Trading Experience

What We Offer

• Flexible/hybrid working options
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative culture

At Clarks, you'll be part of a brand with heritage, craftsmanship, and style at its core. We offer great training, career progression, and the chance to make your mark in a global business.

About Clarks

Clarks, based in Somerset, England, has been at the forefront of innovative shoemaking since its foundation in 1825 when brothers James and Cyrus Clark made a slipper from sheepskin off-cuts. At the time, it was ground-breaking: a combination of invention and craftsmanship that has remained at the heart of what the brand does now. In the Clarks archive, more than 22,000 pairs of shoes have sparked revolutions and defined generations. From the original Clarks Desert Boot, first designed by Nathan Clark and launched in 1950, to the iconic Wallabee, each design has an instantly recognisable signature that makes it unmistakably Clarks.

Disclaimer

This document describes the general nature and level of work only. It is not designed to cover an exhaustive list of all skills, activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Other activities, duties, and responsibilities may be added at any time. This description may be changed at the company's discretion at any time, with or without notice.