Junior Merchandiser - Sweaty Betty

WOLVERINE WORLDWIDE INC; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global activewear brand is seeking a Junior Merchandiser to enhance the planning and trading of their categories. The role focuses on driving commercial success through data-led decisions, cross-functional collaboration, and mentoring junior staff while managing your own category. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 1.5 years of experience and possess strong analytical skills.

Benefits

Generous clothing allowance

60% off all merchandise

25 days holiday plus 8 flexible bank holidays

Sample sales

Company bonus scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Private Medical Insurance (BUPA)

Generous maternity, paternity and adoption pay

Discounts at best studio classes

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 1.5 years minimum experience working at Assistant Merchandiser level.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, attention to detail is essential.
• Effective communication at senior levels and with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation of departmental strategy and provide analytics.
• Maintain and lead actions on WSSI, ensuring accuracy.
• Oversee PO management processes and collaborate with suppliers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Numerical skills

Education

Experience at Assistant Merchandiser level

Tools

Excel

Merchandising systems

Job description

Current employees, please apply in Workday.

At Sweaty Betty, we’re more than just a global activewear and lifestyle brand for women. We’re also a community that believes fitness is a flip-the-switch trigger for becoming the woman you want to be. Leggings and sports bras won’t change the world on their own. But with a grab-my-hand, let’s-go-for-it-now spirit, the women who wear them can.

If you want to join us on the next chapter of our adventure, you’re in the right place. This is an exciting opportunity to join us as a Junior Merchandiser as we continue our mission to empower women through fitness and beyond. Your main objectives in this role will be to: increase customer satisfaction, optimise stock, maximise growth and optimise margins. You will be an expert in option and range planning, currently managing your own departmental / category level OTB with a proven track record of delivering both sales and profit growth. An ability to quickly familiarise yourself with the company and department will be key as we are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and step straight into this role. You will be planning your department from strategy through to delivery with your Buyer, supported by your fantastic team.

Our Values
WE REALLY CARE ∙ FIRST, BEST, BRAVEST ∙ OUR STRENGTH IS IN EACH OTHER ∙ STAND UP, SPEAK UP, SHOUT OUT.

As a Junior Merchandiser, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the planning and trading categories of a department. This role is ideal for someone ready to take on more ownership while still being guided by a Senior Merchandiser. You’ll be responsible for driving commercial success through data-led decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, and mentoring junior team members.

• Assortment & Range Planning: Support the creation of departmental strategy and provide analytics to inform range building and assortment decisions.
• Forecasting & WSSI Management: Maintain and lead actions on the WSSI, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business goals, while communicating key insights to stakeholders.
• In-Season Trading & Reporting: Identify trading opportunities, lead trade discussions for your area, and support regular and ad hoc reporting needs.
• Inventory & Supplier Management: Oversee PO management processes, collaborate with suppliers on strategic planning and fabric management, whilst overseeing team data accuracy across systems.
• Team Development & Collaboration: Manage and develop junior team members, contribute to cross-functional initiatives, and support the wider planning function.

The Must Haves:

• The ability to develop strategic direction but also a trader who can react in the moment.
• Ability to communicate at a senior level, and to key stakeholders.
• Experience of managing your own categories.
• Proactive and positive approach to problem solving.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with an attention to detail.
• Excellent IT skills, especially Excel & Merchandising systems.
• The ability to work well as a team and by yourself.
• 1.5 years minimum experience working at Assistant Merchandiser level.

The Extras:

• Generous clothing allowance
• 60% off all Sweaty Betty merchandise and 50% off Saucony and Merrell
• 25 days holiday, plus 8 flexible bank holidays
• Sample sales
• Company bonus scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Private Medical Insurance (BUPA)
• Generous Company Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay and Childcare support
• Discounts at the best Studio Classes
• SB Flexible Working: We currently work flexibly between the office and home

Our DEI Commitment

We are working to create a culture and team that represents our mission of empowerment. We want to celebrate our diversity, embody inclusion and create an equitable business. This means doing more and working harder to make the long-lasting changes necessary. We care about our people, our community and world.

We want to stand up for what we believe in and give our people a platform to use their voice. To actively listen and learn from what they have to say. This involves focusing on learning, development, and progression across the business. Being clear on the responsibilities we hold each other and to our community. It also means being committed to equal employment opportunities. Ensuring we consider ALL applicants for jobs and working harder to make our job advertising more inclusive.

Our DEI mission is "to embed diversity, equity and inclusion at the heart of our business. To create a culture of belonging that empowers everyone to be their best authentic self. We commit to celebrating different perspectives and to continuously learning, developing and challenging ourselves and our partners."

We know we're on a journey. And far from perfect. But we want to be a part of the solution to the problem. It might not be comfortable or straightforward. But if we weren't up for doing the hard work and breaking the mould, we wouldn't be Sweaty Betty. We are committed to working across our business and with our DEI committee & DEI Collective to be champions, allies and inclusive, always. Because when we say all, we mean it.