Merchandiser
Location: Wrexham, UK
Salary: £28,000.00 – £32,000.00
Hours: 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.