Head of Merchandising (Clothing) MP Activewear
Division
Location: UK, Manchester
Job Type: Full-time
Role: Head of Merchandising (Clothing)
Brand / Business Unit: Myprotein
Reporting to: Managing Director
THG Nutrition is home to some of the best loved and most trusted names in wellbeing and nutrition, including Myprotein, the world’s largest online sports nutrition brand, and its family of brands, Myvegan, Myvitamins and MP Activewear. Our brands and people exist to break boundaries; to power and empower those who want more.
About the role
The Head of Merchandising (Clothing) is responsible for leading the global merchandising strategy for the MP Activewear clothing range, ensuring product assortments, pricing architecture and margin structures deliver strong commercial performance.
This role will drive the planning, trading and lifecycle management of the clothing category across global markets. Working closely with design, product development, sourcing and marketing teams, the role ensures the brand delivers compelling seasonal ranges that align with customer demand, market trends and the wider brand strategy.
The successful candidate will bring strong commercial leadership and deep experience within apparel merchandising to drive category growth and elevate the clothing proposition within the Myprotein ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and lead the global merchandising strategy for MP Activewear, ensuring strong commercial performance, product relevance and category growth.
- Develop clear category frameworks across training, performance and athleisure apparel.
- Lead seasonal range planning including assortment strategy, pricing architecture and product mix.
- Ensure collections balance core continuity products, seasonal trends and innovation.
- Monitor product performance including sales, sell-through, margin and return rates.
- Optimise ranges through SKU management, replenishment and markdown strategies.
- Manage inventory strategy including demand forecasting, stock investment and intake planning.
- Ensure stock availability aligns with trading peaks and product launches.
- Lead regular trading reviews to evaluate category performance and identify opportunities to improve revenue, margin and product productivity.
- Work with ecommerce teams to optimise online product presentation, category navigation and product launches to maximise conversion.
- Monitor consumer trends, competitor activity and performance innovation within the activewear market to inform product direction.
- Work closely with design, product development, sourcing, marketing and supply chain teams to deliver commercially successful apparel collections.
- Lead and develop the merchandising team, fostering a data-driven and commercially focused culture.
Skills & Experience
- Significant experience in merchandising or category management, preferably in clothing / activewear.
- Strong commercial and analytical skills with experience managing multi-category product portfolios.
- Proven ability to lead merchandising teams in a fast-paced retail or ecommerce environment.
- Strong understanding of consumer trends within the fitness and wellness industry.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams including product development, marketing, and supply chain.
What’s in it for me?
- Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team.
- Develop your expertise through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider.
Enhanced Leave
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Don’t want to work on your birthday? We don’t either! Enjoy your day off on us.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.
- Up to 10 days compassionate leave.
- Buy back up to 3 days each year.
- Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP.
- Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), which is provided by Bupa.
- State-of-the-art on-site gym.
- Access to our on-site physio.
Other Perks
- Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.
- Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.
- Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.
- On-site staff shop.
- Access to on-site barber.
- Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1,000 when they pass their probation.
- Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive, and strongly encourage all candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply.
THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.
THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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