Digital Assistant Merchandiser

JDSPORTS; Bury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Personal development opportunities

Job summary

JD Sports is seeking a Digital Merchandiser to manage merchandising across our digital channels, ensuring accurate and commercial Visual Merchandising. You will analyse product sales and stock to drive Trade and stock sell-through, collaborating with Trade, Digital Marketing and Buying teams to deliver high-quality site performance.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision-making, on-site merchandising with Algolia, and a proactive approach to improving content, campaigns, and user experience.

Qualifications

• Experience with ecommerce analytics and merchandising.
• Proficient in Excel and BI tools.
• Strong organisational skills and deadline discipline.
• Collaborative cross-functional working.
• Understanding of stock and product performance.

Responsibilities

• Web and store sales analysis to identify opportunities / pushes for site Content and the various Digital Marketing channels.
• Identify and drive underperforming brands/categories /products.
• Stock analysis to maximise opportunities and sell-through.
• Own the on-site Merchandising tool, Algolia, to manage all Visual Merchandising, product rankings, navigation, cross sell/upsell and search optimisation, overseen by the Senior Merchandiser.
• Manage commercial collections and campaign links.
• Regular site walks to identify/flag any issues.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Google Analytics

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Tools

Algolia

Job description

JD Sports- Head Office, Warwick House, Bury, Bury, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Friday 7 August 2026 at 00:00

This is JD. Born in 1981. Built for Now.At JD, we don’t just sell sneakers and outdoor gear, we set trends, break boundaries, and build communities. Whether you're on the shop floor, behind the scenes, or driving innovation, every role here plays a part in shaping the future of our industry.

We’re fast-paced, fearless, and unapologetically ambitious. We celebrate authenticity, thrive on collaboration, and never stop pushing forward, if you’re ready to bring your energy, ideas, and personality to a team that values them.

This is JD. Born in 1981. Built for Now.At JD, we don’t just sell sneakers and outdoor gear, we set trends, break boundaries, and build communities. Whether you're on the shop floor, behind the scenes, or driving innovation, every role here plays a part in shaping the future of our industry.

We’re fast-paced, fearless, and unapologetically ambitious. We celebrate authenticity, thrive on collaboration, and never stop pushing forward, if you’re ready to bring your energy, ideas, and personality to a team that values them.

This is your moment. This is JD. Are you in?

Role overview

Working within the Digital Merchandising team, to manage the merchandising across our digital channels ensuring the Visual Merchandising is accurate and commercial. Analysing product sales and stock to drive Trade and stock sell-through. Managing the relationship with Trade, Digital Marketing and Buying teams to deliver high quality site performance

Key Responsibilities

• Web and store sales analysis to identify key opportunities / pushes for site Content and the various Digital Marketing channels.
• Identify and drive underperforming brands/categories /products
• Stock analysis to maximise opportunities and sell-through
• Own the on-site Merchandising tool, Algolia, to manage all Visual Merchandising, product rankings, navigation, cross sell/upsell and search optimisation, overseen by the Senior Merchandiser
• Manage commercial collections and campaign links
• Regular site walks to identify/flag any issues

Role objectives and KPI’s

• Product & Franchise performance & sell-through
• Campaign creation and merchandising
• Managing merchandising rules
• Add-to-basket rate

Skills and Experience

• Confident working with datasets and various reporting tools ( eg Excel, Power Bi, Google Analytics, etc) .
• A working understanding of other areas of an ecommerce business
• Self-motivated, able to deliver work to a high standard within a deadline.
• Good organisation and time-management skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and good team player.
• Cross function coordination.
• Wider market knowledge (key Periods, Competitors)
• Good excel skills

We know our colleagues work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits including staff Discount On JD Group and other brands within the organisation and personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work.

JD Sports- Head Office, Warwick House, Bury, Bury, United Kingdom