Job Details:
Junior Merchandiser
Company
Retail
Location
Birmingham
Salary
£28,000 - £30,000
Job Ref.
4953
Job Type
Permanent
Date posted
11/06/2025
Benefits
22 Days Holiday, EAP, Retail Discounts, BHSF
Contact
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 Thurday, 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
If you require any further information, please contact the office
on 0121 321 2444.
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