Buyer & Merchandiser

Pro:Direct Sport Ltd; Highweek; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports retailer in Highweek is looking for a Buyer & Merchandiser to manage a curated product assortment across Football Performance and Culture categories. The ideal candidate will analyze consumer trends, sales data, and work closely with internal teams and suppliers to ensure the product offering meets brand direction and consumer demand. Responsibilities include developing seasonal product assortments, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring effective product launch execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a curated product assortment across Football Performance and Culture.
• Analyse consumer trends, sales data, and market insights to identify opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal buying teams for alignment with merchandising strategies.

Job description

Role Overview

The Buyer & Merchandiser is responsible for curating and delivering a compelling assortment of Footwear, Apparel, and Equipment across Football Performance and Football Culture categories for our APEX Retail stores. Working closely with leading Sports and Fashion brands and cross-category internal buying teams, this role ensures that the product offering is both commercially viable and aligned with brand direction and consumer demand.

The role acts as the central point of contact between internal stakeholders and external suppliers, driving end-to-end product planning—from range selection and buying to launch planning, merchandising execution, and in-store storytelling.

Responsibilities of a Buyer & Merchandiser:

• Develop and manage a curated product assortment across Football Performance and Culture, spanning footwear, apparel, and equipment.
• Analyse consumer trends, sales data, and market insights to identify opportunities for innovation and growth within the category.
• Coordinate with internal buying teams to ensure alignment with broader merchandising strategies and seasonal direction.
• Manage supplier communication, product briefs, order timelines, and delivery performance.
• Own the planning, coordination, and execution of seasonal and key-launch moments in-store.
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