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 a Senior Merchandiser and 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 their 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:
- Merchandise one of the departments within the category from range build to implementation
- Oversee the 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.
- Analyse 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 looking for 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.