Junior Merchandiser

Debenhams Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join boohooMAN as a Junior Merchandiser, responsible for trading and planning your own department in a fast-paced retail environment. You'll own your category's performance, make strategic decisions about sales and stock, and collaborate with diverse teams to maximize profitability. Enjoy a competitive salary, progression opportunities, and a supportive hybrid working culture that values your contributions.

Benefits

Competitive salary & benefits package

Opportunities for progression and professional development

Generous staff discount

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Merchandiser in retail.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to identify trends in products.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales, stock, and profitability of category.
• Forecast demand and control stock through WSSI management.
• Analyze daily/weekly sales for key trading decisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Job description

Location: Manchester
Full-Time
Competitive Salary + Benefits

Are you ready to take ownership of your own product area and drive performance in a fast-paced retail environment?

boohooMAN is looking for a passionate and analytical Junior Merchandiser to join our dynamic team. If you're ready to step up, trade your own category, and make a real impact on sales, this is the opportunity for you.

What You’ll Do:

As a Junior Merchandiser, you’ll be responsible for trading and planning your own department - ensuring the right product is in the right place, at the right time, in the right quantity.

• Take full ownership of your category - managing sales, stock, and profitability.
• Analyse daily/weekly sales to make key trading decisions, including pricing and rebuys.
• Drive the test-and-repeat model to maximise performance.
• Forecast demand, manage OTB, and control stock through accurate WSSI management.
• Present in weekly and monthly trading meetings with key stakeholders.
• Partner closely with Buying, Design, QC, and suppliers to strengthen product strategy.
• Mentor and coach more junior members of the team.
• Continuously look for ways to improve reporting, processes, and performance.

What You’ll Bring:

We’re looking for someone with a commercial mindset, a strong sense of ownership, and a deep love for product and data.

• Experience as an Assistant Merchandiser in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills (intermediate to advanced level).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• A fashion eye - able to spot trends and translate them into trading opportunities.
• Organised, resilient, and able to thrive under pressure.
• A strategic thinker who’s confident in making decisions and proposing improvements.
• A collaborative team player who leads by example.

Why Join Us?

At boohooMAN, we’re more than just a retailer – we’re a brand with legacy, passion, and a modern vision for the future. We offer an inclusive, empowering work culture, where your voice is heard and your contributions truly matter.

• Competitive salary & benefits package
• Opportunities for progression and professional development
• A supportive team and leadership structure
• Hybrid working options
• Generous staff discount

Apply Now

If you’re ready to step up, own your space, and help shape the future of boohooMAN - we want to hear from you.

️ Apply today and start your future with us.

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