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 the Senior Merchandiser to build a General Merchandise offer in our stores that delivers value through planning, process and budgetary control.
We uphold three core behaviours that guide all our actions:
Love Our Customers: We strive to delight our customers, listening and responding to t.heir needs because they are our priority.
Care for Our Colleagues: We support each other to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive.
Protect Our Pounds/Euros: We are committed to cost-efficiency and value, ensuring every penny counts.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Why choose us?
- Professional development: A comprehensive induction plan and the opportunity to complete in-house development programmes to set you up for success or to pursue QUALIFICATION through our apprenticeship programme.
- Bonus Potential: Unlock the possibility of earning additional bonuses, rewarding your hard work and achievements.
- Free On-Site Parking: Enjoy the convenience of free parking, making your daily commute hassle-free.
- Onsite Coffee Lounge: Take advantage of our onsite coffee lounge, a perfect space to relax and recharge during breaks.
- Exclusive Store Discounts: Receive a 10% discount on most in-store purchases, enhancing your shopping experience.
- Family-Friendly Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits are designed to support your and your family’s needs.
- My Staff Shop: Gain exclusive discounts through our ‘My Staff Shop’ portal, saving on various products and services.
- Life Assurance Cover: Enjoy peace of mind with our life assurance cover, securing your family’s future.
- Health & Wellbeing Programme: Benefit from an employee assistance programme that supports your health and wellbeing.
- Generous Holiday Allowance: Start with a generous leave entitlement that increases by one day each year (up to 33 days), with the option to buy additional holiday annually. Celebrate your special day off work every year with an extra day’s holiday because we believe birthdays are important.
- Pension Scheme: Plan for the future with our contributory pension scheme, helping you save for a secure retirement.
Your Impact and Responsibilities…
As a Junior Merchandiser, you will:
- To merchandise one of the departments within the category from range build to implementation
- 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.
- 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
Skills and Knowledge…
We are someone:
- With previous experience as a Junior Merchandiser or Assistant Merchandiser within a General Merchandise or Clothing retail environment.
- Who excels in a fast paced environment and can adapt quickly to changing priorities
- With strong communication skills and who can build strong relationships internally and externally.
- Who is analytical and makes decisions based on data, insight and experience.
- Who reviews processes and actions to drive performance and continuous improvement.
About us...
Since our humble beginnings in 1990, Poundland has evolved into a retail powerhouse with over 600 stores and nearly 13,000 dedicated colleagues across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The addition of Dealz in 2011 further solidified our presence, enabling us to reach millions of customers with our unparalleled value offerings.
At Poundland & Dealz, we don't just offer products at unbeatable prices; we cultivate an environment where every colleague can thrive and contribute to our mission of providing amazing value to millions of customers.
Our commitment to excellence, inclusion, and sustainability forms the foundation of our culture, empowering our team members to be the best versions of themselves while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve. Our behaviours and the hard work, commitment and passion of our wonderful colleagues make it all possible.
We like to keep things simple, so we have just three behaviours that lie at the heart of everything we do and keep us on track. They are Love our customers, Care for our colleagues, and Protect the Pounds and Euros. By living our behaviours every day, we've created a land that is fun, friendly, and full of surprises—a place where our people can truly be the best versions of themselves!