Junior Retail Trading Manager

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Junior Branch Merchandiser to join their dynamic team. This role involves delivering retail sales and profit KPIs while managing stock distribution effectively. You will become a regional expert, advocating for local needs and maximizing opportunities. With a focus on sustainability and teamwork, this company values diversity and inclusion, creating an empowering workplace for all. If you are enthusiastic about retail and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

50% Staff Discount

25% Family and Friends Discount

Qualifications

• Experience in retail merchandising and trading.
• Strong analytical skills to identify risks and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver retail sales and profit KPIs for a specific category.
• Manage stock distribution and ensure availability meets performance metrics.
• Build relationships with retail teams and advocate for regional needs.

Skills

Allocation/Replenishment Tools

Branch Merchandising/Retail Trading

Retail Operations Knowledge

Commercial Mindset

Team Development

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We are seeking an enthusiastic, resourceful, hardworking Junior Branch Merchandiser who will grow with the company and add value to our fast-growing team. This person will deliver category-specific retail sales, profit, and availability KPIs for a smaller region or category than a Branch Merchandiser. Responsible for trading stock once it hits a DC, inline with product life cycle. The key interface between demand planning and Retail teams. Manages a territory to ensure retail space and availability are optimized, and retail profit is maximized.

Contract details: Fixed term contract: 12 months
Working arrangement: Hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 from home)

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver category and territory-specific retail sales, profit, and availability KPIs. Manage trading stock once it hits a DC, aligned with product lifecycle. Use analysis to identify risks and opportunities, and communicate findings to leadership.
• Become a regional expert, understanding regional needs, advocating for those needs within the business, and ensuring stock packages are fit for purpose. Incorporate learnings into future buying strategies.
• Launch promotional events in-store, maximize opportunities, and ensure timely allocation to meet launch dates.
• Manage regional availability by balancing stock between web and retail, maintaining accurate distribution forecasts, and ensuring stock levels meet performance KPIs.
• Build strong relationships with Retail teams, communicate key information, and visit stores regularly to understand opportunities and provide feedback.
• Follow the season launch critical path, ensuring all key actions are completed on time.
• Coordinate the timely and successful launch of new stores, address issues proactively, and tailor ranges to market needs.
• Identify and communicate sales/stock risks and opportunities, as well as markdowns/markups needed to maximize sell-through and profit.
• Collaborate with supply chain to ensure efficient stock distribution, manage warehouse stock, and balance store needs, considering product lifecycle and margin targets.
• Lead by example as a role model within the Branch Team.
• Develop, coach, and support team members through regular one-to-ones, setting SMART objectives, and creating succession plans.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support system development initiatives.
• Maintain close communication with Retail, Merchandising, and Supply Chain teams.

Candidate Profile

• Expertise in allocation/replenishment tools
• Previous experience in Branch Merchandising/Retail Trading
• Knowledge of retail operations and supply chain processes
• Commercial mindset, energetic, passionate
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment (3 days in London office, 2 from home)
• Enjoys a competitive salary and benefits, including 50% staff discount (25% for family and friends)

At Mountain Warehouse, we’re passionate about helping our customers enjoy the outdoors. We focus on sustainability, designing quality products for adventure and lasting durability—whether hiking, running, skiing, or exploring closer to home. Our team is united by our passion for the outdoors, commitment to customer service, and belief in teamwork. We value individuality, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. Whether creating an in-store experience, innovating behind the scenes, or shaping our brand’s future, every role contributes to bringing Mountain Warehouse to life. If you’re excited about adventure, retail, and making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!