Junior Merchandiser

Are you analytically-minded with a passion for retail and a sense for data? We’re on the lookout for a proactive and detail-orientated Junior Merchandiser who is ready to support the planning and performance of products in store and online.

What’s in it for you?

• Work hours: Monday to Thursday, 8am to 5pm and Friday 8am to 4pm
• Salary: £28,000 – £30,000
• 22 days holiday
• Access to a health cash plan scheme
• Access to an EAP
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Retail discounts

Junior Merchandiser Responsibilities:

• Take ownership for certain product areas, whilst supporting the Senior Merchandiser and helping to shape the future of the business through effective merchandising strategies
• Partner with the wider merchandising team to prepare and deliver strategy packs, ensuring accurate product attribution across the range
• Collaborate with the buying team to help shape seasonal strategies by collating and analysing data, and providing insightful KPI reports
• Review data to identify trends, must haves, and best sellers to highlight to the buying team
• Identify core lines to correctly balance stock, maximise availability and reduce terminal stock
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis to support strategic and trading decisions across merchandising and buying teams
• Manage new products, ensuring they are arranged in line with buying plans and timelines whilst monitoring option plans
• Monitor sales performance against the WSSI, identifying underperforming areas and taking action to drive sales and maximise profit
• Share performance insights and KPIs with the buying team, flagging any risks that may arise
• Review distribution to stock, working with the wider merchandising and warehouse team to move stock between stores and online
• Oversee delivery commitments, cost changes, and ensure all product lines are on track and aligned with department goals

Junior Merchandiser Skills and Experience:

• Experience within a similar merchandising role, ideally gained within retail or e-commerce
• Gained exposure in end-to-end seasonal planning and strategy
• Strong analytical skills, confident collating and understanding data to draw insights and inform strategy
• A strong eye for detail alongside excellent administration skills
• Collaborative and proactive, with a passion for driving commercial success and maximising margins