Junior Merchandiser – Birmingham | Up to £45,000
Full-Time office basedCompetitive salary - Up to £45,00Reporting to: Head of Merchandising
Are you ready to take the next step in your merchandising career?
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Assistant or Junior Merchandiser looking to step up and take ownership of key product areas within a fast-paced, commercial retail environment.
We’re looking for someone analytical, confident, and collaborative, who enjoys working with data, product, and trading strategy. If you’re driven by results and want genuine responsibility, this is the role for you.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Season Planning
* Take full merchandising responsibility for selected categories, supporting the Senior Merchandiser.
* Assist in preparing strategy packs and ensuring product data is accurately attributed.
* Produce detailed analysis in line with the buying timeline.
* Work with Buying to develop next season’s plans, providing KPI insights for WSSI preparation.
* Identify repeat and core lines for stores and online to maximise availability and reduce terminal stock.
* Analyse monthly best sellers and communicate key trading opportunities.
* Ensure all new options are booked in line with timelines and monitor option plans/OTB.
* Carry out ad hoc analysis to support Buying and Merchandising teams.
WSSI & Trading
* Review performance against WSSI at department, seasonal, and channel level, taking action to support sales and margin targets.
* Share weekly KPIs with Buying and flag risks to the Senior Merchandiser.
* Monitor in-season OTB and assist in decisions around mid- to short-lead time buys.
* Track outstanding commitments, delivery changes and cost price impacts.
* Analyse current season performance versus last year and plan across all channels.
Goods In & Distribution
* Work with Branch Merchandising and the warehouse to optimise stock distribution between stores and online.
* Review all warehouse stock to protect margin and ensure healthy sell-through.
* Provide guidance on stock packages for key stores when required.
Personal Requirements
* A strong collaborator who communicates effectively across departments.
* Able to manage direct reports and follow company processes.
* Analytical, commercial, and confident working with data-driven decisions.
* Proactive, organised, and able to work in a fast-paced trading environment.
Why Join?
* Competitive salary up to £45,000
* Real ownership and accountability within a supportive merchandising team
* Opportunities for progression into more senior roles
* Involvement in strategy, planning, and trading decisions that make a real impact
If you’re looking to accelerate your merchandising career in a dynamic and growing environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today.