Junior Merchandiser – Sports
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About the role
About the role
Would you like to work for an iconic brand?
Are you great at analysing data and building relationships?
Do you have experience in range planning?
If so, this might be the perfect role for you!
We looking for a Junior Merchandising in Sports
You will use your analytical and commercial skills to plan and optimise the best range for customers within your category. You will work under the guidance of the Category Lead to deliver your agreed KPIs, including sales, profit, stock, SKUs, availability, margin and risk management.
You will maximise opportunities as they arise and lead the in-season trading to potentialise the outcome for both customers and your category.
You will task manage Merchandising Assistant/s relevant to your product category, ensuring they have clear guidelines to fulfil their role.
You will analyse commercial inputs to develop, with the Buyer, the best range of products supported by an effective and comprehensive range planning and pricing architecture to deliver market-leading assortments.
In addition to your contractual pay, any time worked between 22:00 - 06:00 will attract Night Premium at a rate of £4.75 per hour. This will also apply to existing Partners who have enrolled onto Enhanced Hours Premium arrangements.
Responsibilities, Skills and Experience
- **Salary -** £34,000 to £ 51,500.00
- However, we are looking for candidates up to £45K, depending on experience
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- **Contract type -** This is a Permanent role
- **Working pattern/flexible working -** The Partnership has adopted a hybrid working approach, meaning you'll be able to work a mixture between the office and home-based upon your personal needs whilst balancing the needs of the business. The Merchandising team aim for a minimum of around 3 days a week in the office
- **Location -** This role is based at our Pimlico Head Office campus.
Key responsibilities
- You will be accountable for accurately planning and forecasting sales, stock, profit and SKUs for your category with the support of the L6 Merchandiser and Trade Planning team.
- You will be accountable for the commercial and customer success of a product range through range planning and agile in-season trading, using analysis and reporting from Product Operations.
- Through the Merchandising Assistants you will manage the flow of stock for your office, controlling inventory levels and open to buy. You are accountable for maximising availability across channels whilst minimising inventory holding costs and other supply chain costs.
- You will work at pace and with agility within a collaborative environment with your Merchandiser, Buyer, Head of Merchandising, Supply Chain, Trade Planning, sourcing, Trading Operations team, Design and Product Technology. Externally you will hold a strong relationship with your supplier and Brands.
- With support from your L6 Merchandiser you will be accountable for forecasting assortment Sales, Stock and Margin KPIs, deciding Open To Buy parameters that meet commercial and customer targets
- In collaboration with Buying, you will need to make season trading and volume decisions along with the commercial terms and product lifecycle with the suppliers.
- You will Task Manage relevant Merchandising Assistant partner/s in your team.
Essential skills/experience you’ll need
- Experience in Forecasting & Planning, WSSI management, influencing & stakeholder management
- Commerical Accumen
- Experience in BTA preparation, margin modelling and flow planning
- Ability to demonstrate experience in merchandising practices, including assortment planning and stock management
- Strong Analytical and Numerical Skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel or similar analytical tools
- Proficiency in reporting tools such as Business Intelligence, Tableau
- Communication and Presentation Skills
- Understanding of Retail Operations and Supply Chain Management
- Proactive Approach to Learning and Development
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The Partnership
We’re the largest employee owned business in the UK and home of our cherished brands, [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] and Waitrose. We’re not just employees, we’re Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world. As we look to our future, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us.
We’re ruthlessly focused on being brilliant at retail. We continue to innovate, adapt and diversify. Never Knowingly Undersold on price, quality and service in [Employer hidden] and passionately serving food-lovers in Waitrose.
As Partners we all share the responsibility of ownership and in its rewards. We use our voices to contribute to our success, working together through the good and challenging times, holding true to our behaviours and treating everyone with kindness and respect.
We all own making the Partnership somewhere we belong. Embracing our differences and creating an environment where we’re free to be ourselves and can THRIVE. Growing ourselves individually, and as a collective.
As Partners, we make all the difference. And, we all own it.
*Important points to note:*
*It’s important to note that some of our roles are subject to pre-employment vetting (which may include DBS checks for successful candidates). If required, you’ll be informed and provided with information about vetting during the recruitment process and we encourage you to complete any vetting documents quickly to avoid delays. Any DBS checks required will be carried out by a third-party registered body and financial probity checks may also be required for some of our roles.*
*We occasionally close vacancies early in the event we receive a high volume of applications, and therefore, we recommend you apply early. If you require a reasonable adjustment due to a disability which means you may need longer to complete your application please contact us as soon as possible.*
*We want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where possible. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.*
Where you'll work
This is where you'll be based, whether that's in a shop, distribution centre or one of our head offices.
London Central Office
1 Drummond Gate
London, SW1V 2QQ
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Popular Benefits
We believe in ensuring our Partners have access to a complete spectrum of benefits whilst in the business. After all, our Partners make our Partnership what it is.
Benefits
#### Leisure Learning
Enjoy learning a new skill or hobby even more by claiming up to £200 towards certain tutored courses.
*(Applies to courses which you pay for in advance yourself).*
#### PARTNER DISCOUNT
25% off at [Employer hidden] and 20% at Waitrose. We knew you’d like this one!
*(some exclusions apply). (Partner discount is only available following successful completion of your 90-day Earning Membership period once you have started).*
#### Clubs & Societies
From arts & crafts to fishing, from skiing to running, we have so many clubs and societies bringing Partners with shared interests together.
#### HOLIDAY & LEAVE
Enjoy a generous holiday provision. Plenty of time for some rest and relaxation.
*(The amount of holiday you’ll get depends on your role and working hours. It increases over time).*
#### PENSION & LIFE ASSURANCE
Secure your future with our comprehensive pension scheme and life assurance.
#### EXCLUSIVE HOTELS
Recharge and reconnect at our exclusive Partnership hotels in locations across the UK!
#### PENSION & LIFE ASSURANCE
Secure your future with our comprehensive pension scheme and life assurance.
#### EXCLUSIVE HOTELS
Recharge and reconnect at our exclusive Partnership hotels in locations across the UK!
#### Leisure Learning
Enjoy learning a new skill or hobby even more by claiming up to £200 towards certain tutored courses.
#### PARTNER DISCOUNT
25% off at [Employer hidden] and 20% at Waitrose. We knew you’d like this one!
#### Clubs & Societies
From arts & crafts to fishing, from skiing to running, we have so many clubs and societies bringing Partners with shared interests together.
#### HOLIDAY & LEAVE
Enjoy a generous holiday provision. Plenty of time for some rest and relaxation.
#### PENSION & LIFE ASSURANCE
Secure your future with our comprehensive pension scheme and life assurance.
#### EXCLUSIVE HOTELS
Recharge and reconnect at our exclusive Partnership hotels in locations across the UK!
#### Leisure Learning
Enjoy learning a new skill or hobby even more by claiming up to £200 towards certain tutored courses.
#### PARTNER DISCOUNT
25% off at [Employer hidden] and 20% at Waitrose. We knew you’d like this one!
#### Clubs & Societies
From arts & crafts to fishing, from skiing to running, we have so many clubs and societies bringing Partners with shared interests together.
#### HOLIDAY & LEAVE
Enjoy a generous holiday provision. Plenty of time for some rest and relaxation.
#### PENSION & LIFE ASSURANCE
Secure your future with our comprehensive pension scheme and life assurance.
#### EXCLUSIVE HOTELS
Recharge and reconnect at our exclusive Partnership hotels in locations across the UK!
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Providing a safe and supportive community for Partners with experience in the care system.
#### Carers Network
The network aims to raise awareness and support Partners who are carers, and their allies.
#### Ability
Championing workplace disability inclusion by creating a supportive environment and offering peer communities for those with diverse needs.
#### Unity
Our BAME Network supports Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic Partners, celebrate their contributions and create a more inclusive workplace.
#### Faith & Belief
FAB (Faith & Belief) is aimed at educating, celebrating and increasing awareness of all faiths and beliefs.
#### Gender Equality
Promoting Gender equality, empowering Partners to overcome barriers and be more involved in topics outside of their day job.
#### Linkages
Our intergenerational or age network aiming to build awareness of the benefits and opportunities of an intergenerational workforce.
#### Pride
Our first network that we developed. Designed to support the LGBTQ+ community and their allies.
#### Working Parents
Our Working Parents’ Network supports and inspires working parents throughout their parenting journey.
#### Care Experience
Providing a safe and supportive community for Partners with experience in the care system.
#### Carers Network
The network aims to raise awareness and support Partners who are carers, and their allies.
#### Ability
Championing workplace disability inclusion by creating a supportive environment and offering peer communities for those with diverse needs.
#### Unity
Our BAME Network supports Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic Partners, celebrate their contributions and create a more inclusive workplace.
#### Faith & Belief
FAB (Faith & Belief) is aimed at educating, celebrating and increasing awareness of all faiths and beliefs.
#### Gender Equality
Promoting Gender equality, empowering Partners to overcome barriers and be more involved in topics outside of their day job.
#### Linkages
Our intergenerational or age network aiming to build awareness of the benefits and opportunities of an intergenerational workforce.
#### Pride
Our first network that we developed. Designed to support the LGBTQ+ community and their allies.
#### Working Parents
Our Working Parents’ Network supports and inspires working parents throughout their parenting journey.
#### Care Experience
Providing a safe and supportive community for Partners with experience in the care system.
#### Carers Network
The network aims to raise awareness and support Partners who are carers, and their allies.
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The Partnership has an internal magazine called the 'Gazette'. It celebrated 100 years in 2018, becoming the longest running internal publication (to never change its name) in the UK.
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