Product Merchandising Manager

We are extraordinary people creating extraordinary experiences. #extraordinarytogether

Part of The Bicester Collection, Kildare Village doesn't do ordinary. Set among the rolling landscapes of Ireland's most celebrated thoroughbred county, just one hour from Dublin, our open-air, pedestrianised Village is home to more than 100 boutiques, a celebrated food and drink scene, and a team that refuses to stand still.

The Merchant team is currently hiring a Product Merchandising Manager

The role

The Product Merchandising Manager is key to the successful development of brand performance in Kildare Village. Through effective relationship building and understanding of product challenges in retail brands, this role will significantly contribute to increasing sales, SPY and UPT.

Location: Kildare Village (Role is required to be office based 3 – 4 days per week)

Starting minimum salary: 62,000

What you'll be doing

A few of the key responsibilities in this role:

• Lead stock-on-hand, delivery newness, and OOS/replenishment reporting for the Top 30 brands, defining replenishment parameters and forecasting risk ahead of peak trading periods


• Lead range planning, tracking performance by tier and segment and flagging where range does not match guest demand


• Lead identification and business casing of new brand opportunities, building the market intelligence to support acquisition decisions with the Commercialisation team


• Shape the Kildare Village product proposition, newness, range and assortment opportunities, guest and product trend analysis, and translate this into actionable growth initiatives

What we're looking for

We foster a culture of winning together, and we work hard to ensure everyone is supported to succeed. To thrive in this role, you'll bring:

• Demonstrable background in merchandise planning within apparel and luxury retail


• Proven track record of accomplishment within the retail/ luxury retail industry


• Excellent understanding of local and international market brands and trends


• Strong commercial acumen

What we offer

A warm welcome, the chance to build an ever-evolving career story, and benefits designed around your lifestyle, physical, mental and social wellbeing

Our commitment

We're proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer — and we mean it. The best ideas come from people who don't all think the same, and we welcome applications from every background. Come as you are.

Kildare Village exists to be experienced in the real world. To be actual, not virtual. To be lived.

We'll never stop evolving. Are you ready for the challenge? #ExtraordinaryTogether