Assistant Merchandiser

Net World Sports; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sports equipment is seeking a motivated individual to join their procurement team. You will manage supplier relationships, analyze pricing and market conditions, and contribute to product performance. The ideal candidate will have a proactive approach and strong analytical skills, with opportunities for career growth within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Health & Wellbeing Programs

29 Days Annual Leave

Flexible Working Hours

Social Events

Product Discounts

Subsidised On-Site Bistro

Employee Recognition Programs

Employee Support Schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role (work experience, internships count).
• Good numerical and analytical skills, proficient in Excel.
• Ability to work fast-paced and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Produce and analyze reports to manage pricing.
• Maximize product performance by understanding market.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Microsoft programs

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Establish, build and maintain relationships with suppliers and shareholders, ensuring a strong business relationship
• Work with suppliers to negotiate the best cost prices, lead times and payment terms
• Produce and analyse reports
• Manage pricing across categories to achieve a competitive position, without compromising profitability
• Maximize the performance of your products by establishing a good understanding of your range, competitors and the wider retail market
• Work with internal stakeholders to help maximize sales, profit and efficient stock management
• Build relationships across all departments, communicating with managers and directors.
• Constantly on the lookout for improving and bringing in the best possible products, checking reviews as well as refund reports
• Visit suppliers in the far east to see factories, improve relationships and see processes
  
  

What You'll Bring

• Ideally experience in a similar role (work experience, internships would count)
• Dynamic and eager to learn and develop within our company
• Good numerical and analytical skills - proficient in the use of Excel at an advanced level, as well as being confident on other Microsoft programs
• Able to find and extract data and develop a full understanding and awareness of business systems
• Ability to work proactively and re-actively in a fast-paced environment and keep calm under pressure and when completing multiple tasks
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, able to work in a team
• Excellent eye for detail and able to work in a fast environment
  
  

What You'll Get

• Health & Wellbeing – Workouts, Run Club, Nature Trail, Wellness Allowances, Gym Memberships, On-Site Gym (Coming Soon!), Golf Memberships & Mental Health Support
• 29 Days Annual Leave (Including Bank Holidays) - Increases with Length of Service
• Flexible Working Hours
• Social Events – Busy Schedule of Parties, Sports Tournaments, Charity Events & Lots More!
• Table Tennis, Pool Tables & Sports Equipment in the Office
• Additional Benefits Available - Vitality Private Health Insurance, Help to Buy Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Discounted Travel Schemes & Lots More!
• Product Discount on Net World Sports & Affiliate Partner Products
• Subsidised On-Site Bistro - Serving Freshly Prepared Food Every Day for Breakfast & Lunch
• Employee Recognition - Bonus & Commission Schemes and Performance, Length of Service & Life Event Rewards
• Employee Support - Saving Schemes, Legal & Financial Advice, Parental Guidance
  
  

Our Values

• Go above and beyond: Get stuck in and show your passion!
• Ideas over hierarchy: If you have an idea, speak up! It doesn’t matter what role you’re in, we want everyone to shout about ways the business can develop and improve.
• Be bold, move fast: We value speed; we make fast decisions, trust our guts and get things done as efficiently as possible.
• Keep it simple: Don’t over-complicate it!
• Results driven: We embrace results that drive positive change, even if it means occasional failure. Mistakes are valuable as long as we learn from them and avoid repeating them.
• Growth: We’re a fast-growing business and we want our staff to grow with us.
  
  

Contact

Gareth Davies (Recruitment Specialist) / [e-mail] / 07979 815630 / linkedin.com/in/garethdanieldavies