Junior / Assistant Merchandiser (Garments)

**WHAT YOU’LL DO**:

- Support the Garment Merchandising team in maintaining strong relationships with key garment suppliers and shareholders.
- Assist senior merchandisers with garment supplier discussions, including cost prices, lead times, and payment terms.
- Help prepare and maintain stock and sales performance reports, learning how to identify trends and opportunities to drive sales.
- Work closely with the team to monitor pricing across garment categories, helping to ensure we stay competitive while protecting profitability.
- Develop an understanding of how our garment ranges perform by researching competitors and learning about the wider retail market.
- Collaborate with departments across the business to support sales, profit and efficient stock management.
- Contribute to product development by gathering feedback, checking reviews, and assisting with quality or fit improvement tasks.
- Provide day-to-day administrative and analytical support to the Garment Merchandising team.

**WHAT YOU’LL BRING**:

- Ideally 6-12 months’ experience in a merchandising, garment buying, or purchasing role (internships or placements also considered).
- Interest in the garment production process and building supplier relationships - any experience with overseas garment suppliers (East Asia region) is a bonus.
- Enthusiastic, proactive and keen to develop within a fast-paced fashion or sportswear environment.
- Strong numeracy and analytical skills - confident using Excel and other Microsoft programs.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when handling product or sales information.
- Willingness to learn about garment costing, negotiation and commercial decision-making.
- Able to manage your time effectively, prioritise workload, and stay calm when things get busy.
- Good communication and teamwork skills, with a positive and collaborative attitude.
- Highly organised, motivated and eager to support the wider garment merchandising function.
- Some familiarity or interest in learning about WSSI tools and category planning.

**WHAT YOU'LL GET**:

- **Health & Wellbeing** - Workouts, Run Club, Nature Trail, Wellness Allowances, Gym Memberships, On-Site Gym (Coming Soon), Golf Memberships & Mental Health Support
- **29 Days Annual Leave (Including Bank Holidays)** - Increases with Length of Service
- Flexible Working Hours
- **Social Events** - Busy Schedule of Parties, Sports Tournaments, Charity Events & Lots More
- Table Tennis, Pool Tables & Sports Equipment in the Office
- **Additional Benefits Available** - Help to Buy Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Discounted Travel Schemes & Lots More
- Product Discount on Net World Sports & Affiliate Partner Products
- **Subsidised On-Site Bistro** - Serving Freshly Prepared Food Every Day for Breakfast & Lunch
- **Employee Recognition** - Bonus & Commission Schemes and Performance, Length of Service & Life Event Rewards
- **Employee Support** - Saving Schemes, Legal & Financial Advice, Parental Guidance

**OUR VALUES**:

- **Go above and beyond**: Get stuck in and show your passion
- **Ideas over hierarchy**: If you have an idea, speak up It doesn’t matter what role you’re in, we want everyone to shout about ways the business can develop and improve.
- **Be bold, move fast**: We value speed; we make fast decisions, trust our guts and get things done as efficiently as possible.
- **Keep it simple**: Don’t over-complicate it
- **Results driven**: We embrace results that drive positive change, even if it means occasional failure. Mistakes are valuable as long as we learn from them and avoid repeating them.
- **Growth**: We’re a fast-growing business and we want our staff to grow with us.

**CONTACT**:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £24,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free fitness classes
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount

Work Location: In person