About this role
Job title: Global Merchandiser – Accessories, MIE & Partnerships
About the Role Dr. Martens seeks a Global Merchandiser for Accessories, MIE & Partnerships to shape and deliver the commercial performance, strategy and long-term health of the global category. Reports to the Global Head of Merchandising and Product and works cross-functionally to align globally and locally across regions and channels.
What You'll Do
- Develop and execute global category strategy and multi-season plans for Accessories, MIE & Partnerships, including pricing, segmentation, lifecycle, and assortment architecture.
- Build and manage commercially effective assortments across DTC and B2B channels, balancing icons, franchises, newness, SKU efficiency, pricing tiers, and global consistency with local relevance.
- Analyse category performance, trends and competitive activity to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and provide actionable recommendations to improve sales, margin, productivity and product mix.
- Collaborate with Product Management, Design, Marketplace Merchandising, Finance and Sales to align strategies, deliver GTM readiness, support buy decisions and achieve commercial objectives.
- Lead portfolio, pricing and lifecycle management with governance and data accuracy; mentor Associate Merchandisers and promote clear ways of working.
What We're Looking For
- Extensive merchandising experience with strong category ownership in footwear, apparel or consumer goods.
- Expertise in range planning, SKU optimisation, assortment strategy and product lifecycle management.
- Strong commercial and analytical capability, ability to interpret sales data and build scenario modelling; advanced Excel essential.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication, ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leaders.
- Deep understanding of Accessories, MIE & Partnerships categories including silhouettes, materials and consumer trends.
- Highly organized and adaptable, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced global environment; strong governance and brand storytelling.
Nice to Have
- Experience mentoring junior merchandisers or leading teams.
Compensation & Benefits
- Hybrid working
- Welcome free pair of Docs
- 65% off all Docs; 50% off Accessories
- Pension Scheme through Aviva; Life Assurance
- 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays; Private healthcare
- 2 paid volunteer days per year