Merchandiser

It started with a kiss… Do you instantly see which product categories are top performers, where risks are emerging, and which opportunities you can seize right now? Can you back it up with data and a strong commercial mindset—without ever losing sight of the brand? Then we’re looking for you to join us as Merchandiser.

Mexx is an iconic brand within our group, with the ambition to create a modern, casual lifestyle. We design fashion that becomes part of everyday life—pieces that, once discovered, are worn, loved, mixed with other items, and truly owned. Everyday fashion for real people.”

We are currently in the midst of a transition to take Mexx to the next level. A strong, well-structured collection is essential—and that’s where your expertise as a Merchandiser comes in. This is a new role within Mexx, giving you the opportunity to shape the position, establish effective ways of working, and elevate the merchandising function across the brand.

As a Merchandiser you connect different insights into one clear story—by considering customer needs, what aligns with our brand, and how to ensure each collection is not only beautiful, but also delivers commercially. You set the commercial direction and take full responsibility for the collection architecture in your category. Working closely with the Business Director and aligning teams, you ensure that plans are not only developed, but effectively executed.

You always start with the consumer: you dive into behaviour, needs, and purchase drivers, and make sure product, price, depth, and messaging align. Not because it ‘feels right’ internally, but because it truly works in the market. At the same time, you monitor market dynamics—including competitors, pricing, assortment structures, and market shifts—and use these insights to guide product priorities, pricing strategies, and margin optimisation for our B2B and B2C channels.

Based on these market dynamics, you develop the seasonal collection with strong SKU discipline: determining where to broaden the assortment, where to go deep, which products are bestsellers or carry-overs, and where to introduce newness.

As a Merchandiser you safeguard the brand story across all customer touchpoints with clear agreements on segmentation, min/max assortment, and exclusivity. During the season, you lead daily and weekly trading, identify opportunities and risks, and steer with clear, concrete actions.

As a Merchandiser, you will be responsible for:

• KPI ownership for our B2B and B2C channels: net sales, IMU/GMU, sell-through, stock turnover, markdown efficiency, brand equity, and collection efficiency.
• Working collaboratively as part of a team, while taking the lead and ultimate accountability.
• Analysing consumer behaviour, needs and purchase drivers and translating these into product, pricing, assortment depth, and messaging decisions.
• Closely monitoring the market and competition and converting insights into product priorities, price corridors, and margin optimisation;
• Building the seasonal collection architecture with strong SKU discipline (breadth vs. depth, heroes, carry-over vs. newness);
• Driving pricing, IMU targets, markup management, and margin optimisation in partnership with Sourcing;
• Ensuring a consistent, brand-right assortment across all channels for our B2B and B2C channels (O&O, e-commerce, wholesale, outlet, and marketplaces), including segmentation rules (min/max assortment, exclusivities) and the rhythm of newness;
• Leading in-season trading: spotting opportunities and risks and adjusting through actions, such as chasing winners, depth shifts, flow adjustments, and markdown strategy;
• Collaborating closely with Design, Sourcing, Planning & Allocation, and Marketing to align commercial priorities, stock parameters, and product storytelling.

What we offer you as a Merchandiser

• Salary up to €6,000 gross per month (based on 40 hours), depending on knowledge and experience;
• A fixed-term contract for 32 to 40 hours per week;
• 8% holiday allowance and 25 annual leave days;
• Travel allowance of €0.23 per kilometre;
• Pension scheme;
• 30% staff discount on our brands Mexx, Fred de la Bretonière and Shabbies Amsterdam;
• Fun extras such as in-house chair massages, sports activities, Friday afternoon drinks, and annual events.

What you bring as a Merchandiser

• A completed Bachelor’s degree (HBO level), preferably in a commercial field (e.g., Business/Commercial Economics, Fashion Management) or equivalent through experience;
• At least 5 years of experience as a Merchandiser or in a similar role within fashion;
• Strong analytical skills: you translate data and performance insights into clear commercial decisions;
• Experience steering on KPIs such as sales, margin (IMU/GMU), sell-through, turn, and markdown efficiency;
• You safeguard the brand’s value at all times, ensuring no commercial decision weakens brand positioning.

Who are we?

Mexx was founded in 1986 when the brands Moustache and Emanuelle joined forces. Combine the first letters of both names and add two kisses: M(oustache) + E(manuelle) + XX = Mexx. It started with a kiss…

Since its founding, Mexx has embodied a modern, casual lifestyle: optimistic, open-minded and inspiring. Fashion meant to be worn and lived in, not just kept in your wardrobe. Everyday fashion for real people.

Mexx is part of the RNF Group, a dynamic organisation with a passion for fashion and footwear. From our locations in Drunen, Waalwijk, China and various European stores, we are dedicated to developing and growing the brands Mexx, Fred de la Bretonière and Shabbies Amsterdam. Our culture is open, honest and informal, with professionalism and commitment at the core.

RNF is part of the HVEG Fashion Group, an international fashion group active in over 60 countries with brands like Bamboo Basics, MAGIC Bodyfashion and Mexx. Within HVEG, we build and strengthen brands for sustainable international growth, supported by our central E-commerce Service Centre, with specialists in marketing, content, customer service and marketplaces.

Our vision is to be a leading international player in the fashion industry. By being responsive to the market and agile in our approach, we stay ahead of industry trends and create sustainable value for our brands and partners.

Interested?

Would you like to contribute to the success of RNF and HVEG Group? Apply directly via [email protected] or contact Arianne (+31 6 10230958) for more information.

Diversity & Inclusion at RNF and HVEG Group

HVEG Group is committed to being an organisation where inclusivity and diversity are actively promoted, and where everyone feels welcome, valued, and respected.

Please note: unsolicited acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.