Junior Merchandiser

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Junior Merchandiser to join our General Merchandise Merchandising team. The role will be based from our Customer Support in Walsall and offers the opportunity for hybrid working after training.

The Junior Merchandiser will support a Senior Merchandiser and Merchandiser to build a General Merchandise offer in our stores that delivers value through planning, process, and budgetary control.

Responsibilities

• Merchandise one of the departments within the category from range build to implementation.
• Oversee the management of the product range, ensuring stock availability at all times.
• Forecast daily sales against KPIs.
• Analyse historical and current sales information, recommending and implementing actions.
• Analyse weekly stock sales and intake (WSSI) for own department and explore additional promotions as necessary.
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure optimal stock flow.
• Work with stock allocation team to manage and maintain store availability.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Junior Merchandiser or Assistant Merchandiser within a General Merchandise or Clothing retail environment.
• Ability to excel in a fast‑paced environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build strong relationships internally and externally.
• Analytical mindset and data‑driven decision making.
• Experience reviewing processes and actions to drive performance and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• 10% employee discount card with increased discount events over the year.
• Extra day off for your birthday.
• 28 days holiday a year including banks, rising by one day a year up to 33 days.
• Annual bonus scheme, with opportunity to earn up to 10% of your base salary.
• Free parking onsite.
• Wellbeing partnership with Retail Trust providing resources for you and your family.
• My Staff Shop discounts and shopping vouchers.
• Financial flexibility through partnership with Stream, enabling early wage access up to 50% plus savings and advice.
• Training and development opportunities, including internal programmes and qualifications.
• Life assurance, loyalty service awards and people’s pension.

We’re committed to our inclusive culture, and that starts with the recruitment and selection process.

If you require a reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process, please let us know and we’ll make every effort to meet your needs.

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