Junior Sports Merchandiser (Nike Partner)

The Very Group; Liverpool; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, hybrid working model

30 days holiday + holidays

LinkedIn learning access

Bonus potential

Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk

Matched pension up to 6%

Job summary

The Very Group is seeking a Junior Merchandiser to join our Nike buying and merchandising team in Australia. You will help build assortment strategies, use internal data and market insights to deliver the right product at the right time, and manage supplier relationships with Nike.

You’ll work closely with Buying, Marketing and the wider Sports team to execute product lifecycle activities, optimise pricing, and ensure strong commercial performance through data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Retail merchandising experience required.
• Strong numerical and data analysis capabilities.
• Excellent Excel skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to build cross-functional relationships.
• Desire to understand Very customers.
• Problem solving and critical thinking.
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Own planning and trading with support from Merchandiser.
• Ensure product strategy and KPIs are delivered.
• Drive department vision and strategy with internal and Nike teams.
• Capture lessons and update senior management.
• Place future and in-season buys with buying.
• Manage pricing, stock, and trading plan alignment.
• Develop relationships and improve processes.
• Deputise for Merchandiser when required.

Skills

Merchandising

Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional

Customer focus

Problem solving

Decision making

Prioritisation

Willingness to learn

Tools

Forecasting app

Job description

The Very Group is seeking a Junior Merchandiser to join our Nike buying and merchandising team in Australia. You will help build assortment strategies, use internal data and market insights to deliver the right product at the right time, and manage supplier relationships with Nike.

You’ll work closely with Buying, Marketing and the wider Sports team to execute product lifecycle activities, optimise pricing, and ensure strong commercial performance through data-driven decisions.