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# Merchandise Planning Manager - 12m FTC at Gymshark

- **Company:** Gymshark
- **Location:** London, United Kingdom / Solihull England, United Kingdom
- **Posted:** 2026-08-25
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-06
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/gymshark/jobs/4958803101

## Job description

## OVERVIEW:

This is a 12m FTC.

We're looking for a Merchandise Planning Manager (also known as Merchandiser / Merchandise Manager) to help shape the financial direction of a key product division, balancing sales performance, inventory investment, customer demand and emerging trends to drive sustainable growth. Working closely with cross-functional partners, you'll play a pivotal role in forecasting future performance, optimising inventory, identifying opportunities and risks, and ensuring products are available where and when our customers need them. This is an exciting opportunity to influence major commercial decisions and manage one of the business's most significant assets: product inventory.

You'll combine strong analytical skills with commercial acumen to develop strategic plans, guide in-season trading decisions, and maximise sales, margin and profitability across multiple product categories.

## WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

- Develop preseason sales, margin and inventory plans across multiple product categories.
- Analyse historical performance to identify growth opportunities, missed sales and key business drivers.
- Evaluate product plans using financial and trend-based insights, highlighting opportunities and risks.
- Present planning recommendations and financial strategies to cross-functional stakeholders.
- Support category growth strategies by identifying opportunities to grow, maintain or reduce investment based on performance and market trends.
- Provide regular trading updates, identifying emerging trends and variances against forecast.
- Proactively identify risks and opportunities, recommending actions to optimise performance.
- Prepare and maintain sales, margin and inventory forecasts to support business planning.
- Monitor product performance and inventory flow to maximise availability and profitability.
- Oversee allocation strategies to ensure strong stock availability across channels and locations.
- Build and manage detailed sales plans to inform weekly, monthly and quarterly forecasting.
- Support pricing, promotional and markdown strategies through financial analysis and scenario planning

Please note: this role is also commonly known as "Merchandiser" or "Merchandise Manager" in the industry — the title reflects our internal structure, but the scope covers both financial planning and in-season trading.

## WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Essential Criteria:

- Previous experience in merchandise planning, allocation, merchandising, financial planning, business analytics or a related commercial planning role.
- Strong analytical and financial modelling capabilities with the ability to turn data into actionable insights.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and commercial judgement.
- Confident communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment whilst meeting tight deadlines.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong technical aptitude for working with planning systems and new technologies.

Desirable:

- Experience within activewear, apparel or retail planning environments.
- Experience working across international markets and multiple currencies.
- Experience managing forecasts across a range of product categories.

## CLOSING DATE: MONDAY 7th SEPTEMBER 2026

LOCATION: Please note this is a hybrid role and requires the successful candidate to attend at least 3 days per week in office, we are open to London office attendance, one day and Solihull twice per week.

BELONGING AT GYMSHARK.

Our mission is to be a place where everyone belongs. We’re an equal opportunities employer, and for us that means we always strive to be as inclusive as possible in all aspects of employment, right from your application. We’re committed to finding reasonable adjustments* for candidates with specific needs or have a disability during our recruitment process, and all applicants will be considered fairly and equally. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. *If you’d like to request a reasonable adjustment please email talent@gymshark.com.

ABOUT US.

We’re here to unite the conditioning community. We believe that putting the sweat in today, prepares us for tomorrow. So, we give people the tools they need to reach further, go faster, be stronger. We celebrate those who show up – for themselves – to be their physical or mental best, whatever that means for them. It’s what we want for our community, and our team. A team that’s growing rapidly around the world. A collective of talented individuals working together to invent Gymshark’s future. Our plans are ambitious, and we’re looking for people who want to join us for the ride – our growth will be your growth.

THE PERKS.

Standard benefits include:

- Performance-based Bonus opportunity
- Funded Healthcare benefit
- 25 days holiday, additional day for your birthday & Bank Holidays
- Contributory Employer pension scheme
- Flexible benefits programme – including salary sacrifice EV scheme, dental insurance, cycle to work, tech scheme, holiday trading
- Gymshark Employee Discount & long service awards
- Access to High Street cashback and discounts
- Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing Support
- Enhanced Family Leave package
- Life Assurance

Office location specific benefits include (IQ):

- Gym Membership to The Lifting Club (LC)
- Onsite lunch provision & coffee bars
- EV charge points available

Office location specific benefits include (LDN):

- Funded multi-site fitness membership

Note: The bonus program and benefits have certain eligibility requirements. Gymshark reserves the right to amend these programs in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

## About Gymshark

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Gymshark is a British multinational athletic apparel retailer that designs and sells fitness clothing and accessories, aiming to unite the conditioning community.
- **Entity Type**: Private (minority stake held by General Atlantic)
- **Headquarters**: Solihull, West Midlands, England
- **Founded**: July 2012
- **Founders**: Ben Francis and Lewis Morgan

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Athletic apparel, sportswear, athleisure, accessories
- **Target customers**: B2C – fitness enthusiasts, gym-goers, and athletes; strong focus on both men and women (approximately two-thirds of sales are to women as of 2020)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “We exist to unite the conditioning* community. […] We create the tools that help everyone become their personal best: the clothing you'll sweat in, the content you'll find inspiration in and the community you'll become your best in.”

## Products & Services
- **Men’s & Women’s Apparel**: Workout vests, hoodies, t-shirts, leggings, shorts, sports bras, and outerwear – sold primarily through 14 international online stores and a growing network of physical retail locations.
- **Fitness App (Gymshark Conditioning App)**: Launched August 2019, offering free and premium workout plans, video demonstrations, and customizable training programs.
- **Gymshark Lifting Club**: A physical gym and innovation hub located at the company’s headquarters in Solihull, opened in 2019.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Over £1 billion (achieved in 2020 after General Atlantic’s investment)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of £556.2 million (2023)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: General Atlantic (owns 21% stake since August 2020); Key athletes include Chris Bumstead (CBUM) as both athlete and part-owner, and David Laid as Creative Director of Lifting.
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Expanded from pure e-commerce to brick-and-mortar, opening first permanent store on Regent Street, London (Oct 2022), followed by Westfield Stratford City, White City, and Trafford Centre (Manchester, July 2025).
  - Global community of 10+ million customers and 18+ million social media followers; presence in over 230 countries.
  - Headcount grew to over 900 employees across five regions (HQ in Solihull, offices in London, Denver, Hong Kong, Amsterdam).
  - Active job postings increased 1400% year-over-year (as of mid-2025), indicating aggressive hiring.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Brand & Community**: Extremely loyal social-media-driven community cultivated through influencer marketing (125+ paid influencers) and athlete partnerships; strong brand identity tied to “conditioning” and hard work.
- **Direct-to-Consumer Model**: Majority of sales happen online via owned channels, allowing high margins and direct customer relationships.
- **Data-Driven Product Development**: Use of social listening and community feedback to iterate quickly on apparel designs.
- **Scalable Omnichannel Strategy**: Successful transition from digital-only to physical retail with flagship stores in prime locations, while maintaining a lean inventory model.

## Strategic Focus
- **Global Retail Expansion**: Continuing to open physical stores in key markets (e.g., Trafford Centre, Roosevelt Field) and pop-up locations.
- **Digital & Tech Investment**: Growing the conditioning app, hiring data engineers and backend engineers, and building a stronger tech team (current openings include Data Engineer, Scrum Master, Lead Engineer).
- **Brand Collaborations & Athlete Equity**: Bringing influential athletes like Chris Bumstead into part-ownership to deepen authenticity and reach.
- **Sustainability & Operational Efficiency**: After a proposed restructure in 2025, the company is likely focusing on cost optimization and supply chain resilience.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Values-driven environment emphasizing “Hard Work,” “One Team,” “Community Service,” and “Stay Humble.” Employees describe a fast-paced, ambitious atmosphere with a focus on continuous improvement.
- **Remote/Hybrid/Office**: Roles are based primarily in Solihull (HQ), London, Denver, Amsterdam, and New York. Many corporate roles appear to be office-first, though some tech roles may offer flexibility. Retail positions are fully on-site.
- **Notable Perks & Engineering Culture**: Gymshark offers the chance to work alongside a high-growth consumer brand with strong engineering needs (backend, Android, data). The company has a modern HQ with an on-site gym (Lifting Club) and innovation lab.
- **Growth Opportunity**: Rapidly expanding tech team and retail footprint; many current openings across engineering, product, and commercial functions; reported 15 active job postings as of mid-2025.

## Sources
1. [Gymshark About Us](https://www.gymshark.com/pages/about-us)
2. [Gymshark LinkedIn](https://uk.linkedin.com/company/gymshark)
3. [Gymshark Greenhouse Careers](https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/gymshark/jobs/4839428101)
4. [Wikipedia – Gymshark](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gymshark)

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