Kate Monday
London,ENG
Summary
Head of Merchandising with 20 years in fashion retail, driving sales growth and leading high performing teams across multiple departments. Strategic, analytical and commercially focused, with expertise in Merchandising, stock planning, supplier strategy and team management.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work history
Head of Merchandising
Office
2011.01 - 2026.03
- Oversee Office own branded area of business including Ladies, Men's and Wholesale. Annual turnover £24m. Reporting into Managing Director.
- Manage Branch Merchandising team across whole business including Branded, overseeing 87 stores.
- Managed increase in store portfolio for business with 17 new and refitted stores in 2025.
- Key part of company Leadership team, involved in top line company strategy.
- Drives strategy on departments to deliver maximised sales and profit for business including overseeing SWOT process, price strategy, supplier strategy and margin.
- Manage entire planning process including WSSI, sales planning and option planning.
- Manage distribution strategy on departments ensuring stock is in right place to drive sales and profit. Extensive experience working with stores.
- Manage trading on departments, reacting quickly to sales, trading into and out of stock when necessary.
- Manage and train team in line with organisation and individual objectives. Provides clear direction, inspiring others to excel.
- Completed Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership.
- Excellent market knowledge of competitors as well as external threats and opportunities.
- Strong relationships with other departments to drive department strategy including web, logistics and warehouse. Strong relationship with buying function.
Merchandising Manager
Office
2021.01 - 2023.10
Senior Merchandiser
Office
2017.01 - 2021.05
Merchandiser
Office
2013.12 - 2017.01
Junior Merchandiser
Office
2011.11 - 2013.12
Assistant Merchandiser
River Island
2007.07 - 2011.08
Senior Allocator
River Island
2006.05 - 2007.07
Allocator
River Island
2005.07 - 2006.05
Education
Bsc (Hons) - Mathematics and Economics
University of Leeds
LeedsSkills
- Analytical and numerical
- Excel advanced
- Commercial and strategic
- Communication skills
- Team management skills
- Organisation and time management
- Branch Merchandising
- E-Commerce platforms
- Supply chain and logistics
Timeline
Merchandising Manager
Office
2021.01 - 2023.10
Senior Merchandiser
Office
2017.01 - 2021.05
Merchandiser
Office
2013.12 - 2017.01
Junior Merchandiser
Office
2011.11 - 2013.12
Head of Merchandising
Office
2011.01 - 2026.03
Assistant Merchandiser
River Island
2007.07 - 2011.08
Senior Allocator
River Island
2006.05 - 2007.07
Allocator
River Island
2005.07 - 2006.05
Bsc (Hons) - Mathematics and Economics
University of Leeds