Overview

INTRODUCTION

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today. 
 

JOB PURPOSE

We’re looking for a Senior Manager, Global Merchandising to lead product strategy and deliver exceptional collections that resonate with a global luxury customer. This is a high‑impact role where you’ll drive category performance, influence creative direction, and develop the next generation of merchandising talent.
 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle – from initial concept through to launch and delist
  • Own and deliver category strategy, including pricing, range architecture and competitive positioning
  • Partner cross-functionally with Design, Product Development, Planning and Supply Chain
  • Collaborate with regional teams to gather market insights and customer feedback
  • Present and influence at senior level, including contributing to strategic business decisions
  • Analyse trade performance and make data-driven decisions to deliver against sales and margin targets
  • Drive collection presentations, buying guidelines, and product training globally
  • Manage commercial samples and budgets
  • Lead, coach, and inspire a team, building capability across Merchandising & Planning
  • Step in for the Global Merchandising Lead where needed and contribute beyond your category
 

PERSONAL PROFILE

  • Proven experience in luxury merchandising, with strong product sensitivity and trend awareness
  • Deep understanding of the global luxury consumer and competitive landscape
  • Strong commercial acumen, including pricing strategy, retail math and margin management
  • Confident communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
  • Strong collaboration skills and the ability to build relationships across a global organisation
  • Passion for product, creativity, and the balance between design vision and commercial success
 
Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience. 

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