Merchandiser

Pertemps; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Wales is seeking a Merchandiser to join their growing team. The role involves building relationships with suppliers, managing stock levels, and optimising product performance. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience in a fast-paced environment, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in Excel. The position offers hybrid working options, generous leave, and various health benefits to support work-life balance.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Health & wellbeing benefits

29 days' annual leave

Flexible working hours

Regular social events

Employee recognition through bonuses

Subsidised on-site bistro

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year's experience in a fast-paced role, with experience in buying or purchasing.
• Experience working with overseas suppliers, particularly in East Asia.
• Strong organisational and self-motivation skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Manage pricing to protect margins.
• Forecast demand and manage stock levels.

Skills

Negotiation abilities

Commercial awareness

Proficiency in Excel

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Tools

WSSI tools

Microsoft applications

Job description

Merchandiser

Location: Wrexham, UK

Salary: £28,000.00 – £32,000.00

Hours: Monday – Friday (Hybrid work available)

Join a fast‑growing retail business on an exciting journey to become a leader in sports equipment and products. We’re looking for ambitious, driven individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment and want to make a real impact.

What you’ll do

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders.
• Support negotiations on supplier pricing, lead times, and payment terms.
• Assist in producing stock and sales performance reports, identifying opportunities to boost revenue.
• Manage pricing across categories to remain competitive while protecting margins.
• Optimise product performance through understanding your range, competitors, and the wider retail landscape.
• Work collaboratively across departments to maximise sales, profit, and efficient stock management.
• Continuously review products, feedback, and refund data to identify improvements or new opportunities.
• Analyse sales trends, inventory levels, and production schedules to create purchase orders within budget.
• Forecast demand accurately to maintain stock availability and avoid out-of-stock situations.

What you’ll bring

• Minimum 1 years’ experience in a similar fast‑paced role, with essential experience in buying or purchasing.
• Experience working with overseas suppliers, particularly within East Asia.
• Ambition, curiosity, and a desire to grow within the company.
• Strong negotiation abilities and commercial awareness, with the ability to identify trends and assess their impact on stock.
• Proficiency in Excel for managing order sheets and producing stock and sales reports, alongside confidence using wider Microsoft applications.
• Ability to extract and interpret data, with a strong understanding of business systems.
• A proactive and reactive approach, able to remain calm under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• High levels of organisation, self‑motivation, and attention to detail.
• Good knowledge of WSSI tools and category planning.

What you’ll get

• Hybrid working options to support work–life balance.
• Health & wellbeing benefits – fitness activities, wellness allowances, mental health support, gym memberships, and more.
• 29 days’ annual leave including bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Flexible working hours.
• Regular social events including parties, sports tournaments, charity activities, and more.
• Access to table tennis, pool tables, and sports equipment in the office.
• Additional schemes such as Help to Buy, Cycle to Work, discounted travel, and more.
• Generous product discounts across a range of sports and partner brands.
• Subsidised on‑site bistro offering freshly prepared breakfast and lunch.
• Employee recognition through bonus schemes, commission opportunities, and rewards for performance, service, and key life events.
• Support programmes covering savings, legal and financial guidance, and parental resources.