With ambitious global expansion and continued growth across new sports and product categories, there’s never been a more exciting time to join Net World Sports. As a Junior Merchandiser, you’ll play a key supporting role in helping our products succeed in a rapidly evolving global market. You’ll collaborate with teams across the business, learn how international supplier partnerships operate, and gain hands-on experience in forecasting, stock management and commercial decision-making. This is more than just a support role — it’s a genuine opportunity to develop your career in a company where your contribution matters and where you can grow alongside our next phase of expansion.
What You’ll Do
* Support the Merchandising team in maintaining supplier and shareholder relationships
* Assist with supplier cost price, lead time and payment term discussions
* Help prepare and update stock and sales performance reports, identifying trends and opportunities under guidance
* Monitor pricing across categories to remain competitive while protecting profitability
* Analyse sales trends, inventory levels and production schedules to create purchase orders and maintain inventory within budget
* Forecast demand and manage stock levels to prevent out-of-stock occurrences
* Collaborate with departments across the business to support sales, profit and effective stock management
* Provide administrative and analytical support while contributing ideas to improve product performance
What You’ll Bring
* Ideally 1 years’ experience in a merchandising, buying or purchasing role (internship/placement welcomed)
* Interest in developing supplier relationships; exposure to overseas suppliers beneficial
* Enthusiastic, proactive and keen to learn in a fast-paced environment
* Proficient in Excel for ordering spreadsheets and stock/sales reporting, confident across Microsoft programs
* Good attention to detail and accuracy when handling data
* Willingness to learn negotiation and commercial decision-making
* Able to prioritise tasks and work effectively under guidance in a busy environment
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills, highly organised, motivated, with familiarity or interest in WSSI 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
Gareth Davies (Recruitment Specialist) / ***email_hidden*** / 07979 815630 / linkedin.com/in/garethdanieldavies