Glossop | Hybrid | Full Time | 37.5 hrs per week | £30,000 - £40,000 (DOE)
Join us as a Merchandiser and play a key role in keeping our product ranges performing at their best by managing availability, planning promotions and supporting day-to-day trading decisions. You'll work closely with teams across the business to track forecasts, spot opportunities and keep trading running smoothly with a sharp eye for detail and a strong commercial focus.
Since 1984, we've grown to become the largest in our sector and we've carried the same spirit with us every step of the way. We're proud of our diverse, passionate team and the way we collaborate to make things happen. Our carefully crafted rugs are the centrepieces that bring rooms and people together. And that togetherness is the very essence of who we are.
What Success Looks Like
Trading runs smoothly with well-managed availability, effective promotions and timely, data-driven decisions that drive performance.
Products are launched effectively, managed through their lifecycle and optimised to perform at their full potential from intake to markdown.
Teams and partners stay aligned through clear, timely communication on availability, launches, and promotions, ensuring seamless coordination.
Accurate, insightful reporting drives early issue detection, highlights trading opportunities, and supports effective, informed action.
Key Responsibilities
Support product lifecycle planning: recommend timing for launches, markdowns and discontinuations based on sales and stock data.
Plan and monitor discount and promotional activity to optimise sell-through and stock flow.
Track forecasts for new lines and monitor in-season availability, escalating risk areas early.
Coordinate with imports, Operations, Sales, Finance and Buying to align on commercial and operational plans.
Liaise with key retail customers to share updates on range launches, stock levels, and trading activity.
Support the Trading Manager with regular and ad hoc analysis, trading summaries and team updates.
Help ensure Service Level targets and key launch/promo deadlines are met by coordinating tasks across the imports team.
Take a flexible, can-do approach to ad hoc tasks that support wider trading and operational success.
What We're Looking For
Experience in merchandising, demand planning, trading support, or a similar commercial role within retail, wholesale, or FMCG.
Strong Excel skills and confidence working with sales, stock, and forecasting data.
Comfortable in a fast-paced trading environment, able to manage multiple priorities and stay calm under pressure.
Commercially aware with a good understanding of how stock availability, pricing and promotions impact sales performance.
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, capable of managing timelines and maintaining data accuracy.
Strong communicator and collaborator, able to work cross-functionally and liaise effectively with suppliers, retail partners and internal teams.
Positive, proactive mindset with a willingness to take ownership and contribute to a high-performing trading team.
More Information
While you're finding your feet at Flair, you will spend most of your days in the office where we work the core hours of 09:30 – 15:30 Monday – Friday with flexible start/finish times according to your schedule and location needs
Benefits Include But Are Not Limited To
Pension Scheme
Health Cash Plan
Free Onsite Parking
Newly Refurbished Office and now meeting spaces
Colleague Discount
Breakfast, fresh fruit in a modern canteen - we even throw in some premium coffee too
Birthday off
Volunteer Day
Events
Last But Certainly Not Least
At Flair, we're an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and treat everyone fairly, regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, race, religion, or other characteristics. Our recruitment and employment decisions are based solely on merit and business needs.