Merchandiser

Merchandiser | High-Growth Brand | £40,000 - £50,000 | Career Development | Manchester

We're excited to be partnering with one of the retail sector's standout success stories to recruit a Merchandiser for their growing activewear division.

Part of a wider group of successful brands, this business continues to outperform the market through exceptional product, commercial decision-making and an incredible team culture. It's a business where people genuinely enjoy coming to work, reflected in its consistently low staff turnover and excellent track record of developing and promoting talent.

If you're looking for a business where your ideas are valued, your decisions make an impact and your career can genuinely progress, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

The Opportunity

As Merchandiser, you'll take ownership of your own area within the activewear category, working closely with Buying to drive sales, maximise profit and ensure the right product is in the right place at the right time.

This is a commercially focused role where you'll have the autonomy to influence trading decisions while being supported by an experienced leadership team in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Owning the WSSI, ensuring accurate forecasting, planning and in-season management.

• Managing Open-to-Buy (OTB) to optimise stock investment and availability.

• Driving weekly and daily trading decisions through detailed analysis of sales, stock and margin performance.

• Identifying commercial opportunities and risks, implementing actions to maximise sales and profitability.

• Working closely with Buyers to build commercially successful ranges.

• Managing stock flow, allocations and availability across all channels.

• Producing insightful reporting and presenting trading recommendations to senior stakeholders.

• Coaching and developing Assistant Merchandisers and Merchandise Admin Assistants, helping them grow their careers.

About You

We're looking for an ambitious, commercially minded Merchandiser who enjoys trading a category and making data-led decisions.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience as a Merchandiser within a retail business.

• Strong trading experience with a proven ability to react quickly to performance.

• Excellent knowledge of WSSI, Open-to-Buy (OTB) and stock planning.

• Strong analytical skills with the confidence to influence commercial decisions.

• The ability to build great relationships with Buying and cross-functional teams.

• A proactive mindset and a genuine desire to improve processes and performance.

Why Join?

• Join one of the strongest-performing brands within a successful retail group.

• Be part of a business with consistent growth and exciting ambitions.

• Work within an inclusive, collaborative culture where people stay and build long-term careers.

• Genuine autonomy and ownership of your category.

• Excellent opportunities for career progression within a growing retail group.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you're a commercially driven Merchandiser looking for a business that combines strong trading performance with an exceptional culture, we'd love to tell you more.

This is an opportunity to join a brand where you'll be trusted, supported and given the platform to make a genuine commercial impact while accelerating your career.

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