Merchandiser

MerchandiserLocation: Wrexham, UKSalary: £28,000.00 – £32,000.00Hours: Monday – Friday (Hybrid work available)Join a fast-growing retail business on an exciting journey to become a leader in sports equipment and products. We’re looking for ambitious, driven individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment and want to make a real impact.WHAT YOU'LL DO:Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders.Support negotiations on supplier pricing, lead times, and payment terms.Assist in producing stock and sales performance reports, identifying opportunities to boost revenue.Manage pricing across categories to remain competitive while protecting margins.Optimise product performance through understanding your range, competitors, and the wider retail landscape.Work collaboratively across departments to maximise sales, profit, and efficient stock management.Continuously review products, feedback, and refund data to identify improvements or new opportunities.Analyse sales trends, inventory levels, and production schedules to create purchase orders within budget.Forecast demand accurately to maintain stock availability and avoid out-of-stock situations.WHAT YOU'LL BRING:Minimum 1 years’ experience in a similar fast-paced role, with essential experience in buying or purchasing.Experience working with overseas suppliers, particularly within East Asia.Ambition, curiosity, and a desire to grow within the company.Strong negotiation abilities and commercial awareness, with the ability to identify trends and assess their impact on stock.Proficiency in Excel for managing order sheets and producing stock and sales reports, alongside confidence using wider Microsoft applications.Ability to extract and interpret data, with a strong understanding of business systems.A proactive and reactive approach, able to remain calm under pressure and manage multiple tasks.Excellent communication and teamwork skills.High levels of organisation, self-motivation, and attention to detail.Good knowledge of WSSI tools and category planning.WHAT YOU'LL GET:Hybrid working options to support work–life balance.Health & wellbeing benefits – fitness activities, wellness allowances, mental health support, gym memberships, and more.29 days’ annual leave including bank holidays, increasing with length of service.Flexible working hours.Regular social events including parties, sports tournaments, charity activities, and more.Access to table tennis, pool tables, and sports equipment in the office.Additional schemes such as Help to Buy, Cycle to Work, discounted travel, and more.Generous product discounts across a range of sports and partner brands.Subsidised on-site bistro offering freshly prepared breakfast and lunch.Employee recognition through bonus schemes, commission opportunities, and rewards for performance, service, and key life events.Support programmes covering savings, legal and financial guidance, and parental resources.