Head of Merchandising (Clothing & Nutrition) Myprotein Full Time NEW

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Role: Head of Merchandising (Clothing)

Brand / Business Unit: Myprotein

Reporting to: Managing Director

Location: THG ICON 1, 7-9 Sunbank Lane, WA15 0AF

THG Nutrition:

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

Head of Merchandising – MP Activewear

Merchandising Strategy

• 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.

Range Planning & Assortment

• Lead seasonal range planning including assortment strategy, pricing architecture and product mix.
• Ensure collections balance core continuity products, seasonal trends and innovation.

Product Performance

• Monitor product performance including sales, sell-through, margin and return rates.
• Optimise ranges through SKU management, replenishment and markdown strategies.

Inventory & Stock Management

• Manage inventory strategy including demand forecasting, stock investment and intake planning.
• Ensure stock availability aligns with trading peaks and product launches.

Commercial Trading

• Lead regular trading reviews to evaluate category performance and identify opportunities to improve revenue, margin and product productivity.

Ecommerce Merchandising

• Work with ecommerce teams to optimise online product presentation, category navigation and product launches to maximise conversion.

Market & Trend Insight

• Monitor consumer trends, competitor activity and performance innovation within the activewear market to inform product direction.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with design, product development, sourcing, marketing and supply chain teams to deliver commercially successful apparel collections.

Team Leadership

• 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?

Career Development

• 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.
• Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12 months

Wellbeing Support

• 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’re 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.

Please email talent@thg.com if you require any additional support or need to make any adjustments to our recruitment process. You don’t need to disclose your disability or condition; you just need to let us know what support you need or changes you need to make. If you’re not sure, we can work with you to explore the available options.

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THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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