Junior / Assistant Merchandiser (Garments)

Net World Sports; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Support the Garment Merchandising team in maintaining strong relationships with key garment suppliers and shareholders
• Assist senior merchandisers with garment supplier discussions, including cost prices, lead times, and payment terms
• Help prepare and maintain stock and sales performance reports, learning how to identify trends and opportunities to drive sales
• Work closely with the team to monitor pricing across garment categories, helping to ensure we stay competitive while protecting profitability
• Develop an understanding of how our garment ranges perform by researching competitors and learning about the wider retail market
• Collaborate with departments across the business to support sales, profit and efficient stock management
• Contribute to product development by gathering feedback, checking reviews, and assisting with quality or fit improvement tasks
• Provide day-to-day administrative and analytical support to the Garment Merchandising team
• Analyse sales trends, inventory levels, and production schedules to create purchase orders and maintain inventory levels within a specific budget
• Ensure continuous product availability by proactively forecasting demand and managing inventory levels to prevent out-of-stock occurrences
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• Ideally 6–12 months’ experience in a merchandising, garment buying, or purchasing role (internships or placements also considered).
• Interest in the garment production process and building supplier relationships – any experience with overseas garment suppliers (East Asia region) is a bonus.
• Enthusiastic, proactive and keen to develop within a fast-paced fashion or sportswear environment.
• Proficient in the use of Excel to be able to maintain ordering spreadsheets and create reports of stock and sales trends, as well as being confident on other Microsoft programs
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when handling product or sales information.
• Willingness to learn about garment costing, negotiation and commercial decision-making.
• Able to manage your time effectively, prioritise workload, and stay calm when things get busy.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, with a positive and collaborative attitude.
• Highly organised, motivated and eager to support the wider garment merchandising function.
• Some familiarity or interest in learning about WSSI tools and category planning.
  
  

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!
• TableTennis, Pool Tables & Sports Equipment in the Office
• Additional Benefits Available- Help toBuy 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