Merchandiser (Gym & Fitness)

Net World Sports, Ltd.; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative team at a leading sports equipment retailer, where your skills in negotiation and analysis will be crucial. This role involves establishing strong relationships with suppliers, analyzing sales data, and optimizing product performance. You'll be part of a vibrant workplace that values growth and development, offering numerous perks including health and wellness initiatives, flexible working hours, and a supportive team environment. If you're passionate about sports and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a fast-paced setting.

Benefits

Health & Wellbeing Programs

29 Days Annual Leave

Flexible Working Hours

Social Events

On-Site Gym

Product Discounts

Subsidised On-Site Bistro

Employee Recognition Programs

Private Health Insurance

Legal & Financial Advice

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a fast-paced buying or purchasing role is essential.
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial awareness are required.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Analyze stock and sales performance to drive sales growth.
• Manage pricing strategy to ensure competitiveness and profitability.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Supplier management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Commercial awareness

Data extraction

Tools

WSSI tool

Microsoft programs

Job description

Join Net World Sports on our mission to become the world’s leading sports equipment retailer. Nothing excites us more than finding hungry, talented individuals and unleashing them in a team capable of achieving incredible things.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Establish, build and maintain relationships with core suppliers and shareholders, ensuring a strong business relationship. Work with suppliers to negotiate the best cost prices, lead times and payment terms.
• Stock and sales analysis, producing reports to show sales and stock performance, highlighting opportunities to drive sales.
• Manage pricing across categories to achieve a competitive position, without compromising profitability.
• Maximize the performance of your products by establishing a good understanding of your range, competitors and the wider retail market.
• Work with internal stakeholders to help maximize sales, profit and efficient stock management.
• Build relationships across all departments, communicating with managers and directors.
• Constantly look for improvements and bring in the best possible products, checking reviews as well as refund reports.
• Have good knowledge of a WSSI tool and category planning.
• Identify and propose improved working practices and updates to existing systems to assist the managers in the development and training of newer members of the merchandising team.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar fast-paced role - experience with buying or purchasing is essential.
• Comfortable, confident and experienced in managing overseas suppliers, typically from the Far East region.
• Dynamic and eager to learn and develop within our company.
• Negotiation skills and comprehensive commercial awareness, with the ability to identify trends and consider the impact on stock levels.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills - proficient in the use of Excel, as well as being confident on other Microsoft programs.
• Able to find and extract data and develop a full understanding and awareness of business systems.
• Ability to work proactively and reactively in a fast-paced environment, and keep calm under pressure while completing multiple tasks.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, able to work in a team.
• Self-motivated, extremely organized with a good eye for detail.

WHAT YOU'LL GET:

Health & Wellbeing: Workouts, Run Club, Nature Trail, Wellness Allowances, Gym Memberships, On-Site Gym (Coming Soon!), Golf Memberships & Mental Health Support.

29 Days Annual Leave (Including Bank Holidays): Increases with Length of Service.

Flexible Working Hours.

Social Events: Busy Schedule of Parties, Sports Tournaments, Charity Events & Lots More!

Table Tennis, Pool Tables & Sports Equipment in the Office.

Additional Benefits Available: Vitality Private Health Insurance, Help to Buy Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Discounted Travel Schemes & Lots More!

Product Discount on Net World Sports & Affiliate Partner Products.

Subsidised On-Site Bistro: Serving Freshly Prepared Food Every Day for Breakfast & Lunch.

Employee Recognition: Bonus & Commission Schemes and Performance, Length of Service & Life Event Rewards.

Employee Support: Saving Schemes, Legal & Financial Advice, Parental Guidance.