From Merchandising and Marketing, through to Supply Chain and Space Planning – our mission is to bring stylish wardrobe, home and beauty essentials to our customers via an easy, inspiring shopping experience online and in store that will delight them every time.
This is a 12‑month fixed‑term contract.
Job Summary
As M&S accelerates the transformation of our business, this role is responsible for shaping and delivering the Outlet Product Strategy, optimising the product proposition across the Outlet estate, and driving performance through exceptional range building, commercial decision‑making, and cross‑functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and curate a cohesive business unit product range across all categories, drawing from the most recent product back catalogue to optimise sales, profitability, and customer choice.
- Partner closely with Sourcing offices and Sourcing managers to align ways of working and processes to enable cost and sourcing efficiencies.
- Ensure mainchain modularity inherited by Outlets is managed effectively to ensure end‑to‑end efficiency and cost control.
- Act as the central point of contact for all Outlet product queries, ensuring stakeholders receive clear, timely and accurate information.
- Build strong partnerships with Buyers, establishing effective ways of working to continually refine and enhance the Outlet assortment.
- Monitor performance and trading activity, using sales insights to adjust ranges and maintain relevance.
Required Skills and Experience
- Extensive buying experience with a major clothing retailer.
- Agile, adaptable and proactive, with the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic environment.
- Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to identify and act on opportunities.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills across a wide stakeholder group.
- Deep understanding of the competitive landscape and emerging trends.
- Proven experience in building and managing comprehensive product ranges.
Benefits
- 20% colleague discount on M&S products and many third‑party brands, available once you’ve completed your probation.
- Competitive holiday allowance with the option to buy more.
- Discretionary bonus schemes linked to performance.
- Strong pension and life assurance.
- Tailored induction and training.
- Exclusive perks and savings through M&S Choices portal.
- Market‑leading family policies, including parental, adoption and neonatal leave.
- 24/7 wellbeing support, including virtual GP access and mental health support.
Work Environment
Our support teams work from the office at least three days a week to foster collaboration and creativity.
EEO Statement
We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best.
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