Junior Merchandiser

Mountain Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount 50%

Family and friends discount 25%

Job summary

Mountain Warehouse is seeking a proactive Junior Merchandiser in London to support seasonal category strategies and drive sales growth across online and stores. The role works closely with the Merchandiser to optimise stock, pricing and assortment decisions.

You will manage stock levels, use planning tools to forecast demand, and help maintain healthy inventory across multiple regions. The position offers a hybrid working pattern with three days in the London office and two days remote.

Qualifications

• Experience at Junior Merchandiser or Senior Assistant Merchandiser level.
• Strong knowledge of planning tools and systems.
• Familiarity with B&M systems and retail processes.
• Understanding of retail operations and supply chain workflows.
• Demonstrates commerciality, energy and passion for the role.

Responsibilities

• Support the merchandiser to drive seasonal category strategy using analysis to quantify risks and opportunities.
• Assist with range building, planning buy quantities, stock management and pricing for select departments.
• Manage the WSSI for assigned departments under guidance.
• Optimise availability online and in stores, focusing on best sellers and profitability.
• Identify sales/stock risks and opportunities across regions and channels; ensure pricing and markdowns maximise sell-through.
• Coordinate category intake phasing and weekly stock requests to MW warehouses.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Planning tools

B&M systems

Retail operations

Commercial mindset

Job description

Mountain Warehouse is a rapidly growing global retailer, with over 430 stores across the UK, Ireland, Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand, alongside a strong and expanding online presence. Since our founding, we've built a reputation for offering high-quality outdoor products at great value, supporting customers in enjoying the outdoors wherever they are.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and driven Junior Merchandiser who will grow with the company and add value to our team. This person will report into the Merchandiser and will support the delivery of category performance objectives, in line with the seasonal and global growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the merchandiser to drive the seasonal category strategy including sales, buy and options, using analysis to quantify risks and opportunity and communicating to leadership team
• Supports the merchandiser with the overall category planning but also takes responsibility of select departments within the category to include range building, planning buy quantities, stock management and pricing.
• Managing the WSSI for selected departments under the overall guidance of the Merchandiser.
• Optimises availability online and in stores, notably on best sellers, maximising sales and profit, ensuring sufficient stocks are held at all times, managing CON and volume line cards appropriately, and reviewing line reports weekly, ensuring intake is optimal
• Identifies and communicate sales/stock risk and opportunities across regions and channels, ensuring initial pricing is correct and markdowns/mark ups maximise sell through/profit and are inline with category KPI's
• Ensure category intake phasing is in line with requirements, reflecting this in weekly PTS requests, ensuring sufficient (and not excess stock) is shipped to MW warehouses

We would like to meet someone who is

• Experience at Junior Merchandiser or Senior Assistant Merchandiser level or equivalent
• Systems/planning tools - expert level
• Knowledge of B&M systems and processes
• Knowledge of retail operations/supply chain process
• Commerciality, energy and passion
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working, 3 days in London based office & 2 working from home
• 50% staff discount & 25% for family and friends

At Mountain Group, we're passionate about helping our customers enjoy the great outdoors. With a focus on sustainability, we design quality products that are made for adventure and built to last, whether it's for hiking, running, skiing, or just exploring closer to home. As a team, we're united by our passion for the outdoors, our commitment to exceptional customer service, and our belief in working together to achieve great things.

We value individuality and teamwork, believe diversity drives innovation and success, and are committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. Whether you're creating an exceptional in-store experience, driving innovation behind the scenes, or shaping the future of our brand, every role plays a part in bringing Mountain Group to life. If you're excited about adventure, retail, and making a difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Junior Merchandiser London, Greater London, GB