Senior Assistant Merchandiser

RK BRANDS LTD; Redditch; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading activewear brand in Redditch is seeking a Senior Assistant Merchandiser to join their Core Merchandising team. This role involves supporting effective planning and stock management of product ranges. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience in merchandising, strong analytical and numerical skills, and a passion for fitness and fashion. This position offers a great opportunity to develop your career within a fast-growing brand, working collaboratively with various teams to ensure successful product delivery.

Benefits

Discretionary yearly bonus

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays + birthday off

Flexible working

35 working hours per week

50% staff discount

Social events

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Free gym membership

£100 gift card upon joining

Employee wellbeing support

Qualifications

• 2–3 years' experience in a merchandising role within clothing or sportswear.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth running of merchandising administration.
• Maintain key merchandising systems accurately.
• Analyse sales and stock data to highlight opportunities.

Skills

Numerical skills

Data management

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Organizational skills

Job description

We are PASSIONATE. We are AMBITIOUS. We are COMMITTED. We are AYBL.

Ranked the number one fastest-growing private company in The Sunday Times 100 2022, AYBL has quickly become one of the most iconic women’s activewear brands worldwide since launching in the UK in 2018. With a mission to unite women through their love for fitness, we are dedicated to providing high quality, affordable activewear which seamlessly combines comfort, confidence and style. From this, our ethos “AYBL to believe, AYBL to achieve” was born.

Built on ambition, we only strive to be the very best. This means we want people who are equally ambitious, know when to take risks and consider themselves the best in their field.

As a brand, we pride ourselves on diversity and inclusion. That means all opportunities are equal opportunities. We value skills, we value individuality and above all, we value passion. Therefore, we will not tolerate discrimination of any sort.

The opportunities right now are limitless. We are looking to hire genuine people who demonstrate authenticity and a unique way of thinking.

As we grow, you’ll grow too.

Summary

We are looking for an organised, commercially minded Senior Assistant Merchandiser with a strong analytical skillset and a keen eye for detail to join our Core Merchandising team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving the financial planning and stock management of our AYBL Womens and Mens product ranges.

This is a great opportunity to develop your merchandising career within a fast-growing, fashion-led fitness brand, working cross-functionally and making a real commercial impact.

About the Role

As Senior Assistant Merchandiser, you will support the team in strategically driving the business through effective planning, range building and trading. Working closely with Buying, Sourcing, Design, Technical, E-commerce and Marketing teams, you will help ensure we deliver commercially successful product at the right time, in the right quantities and at the right price.

You will bring a strong balance of commercial understanding and fashion awareness, helping to identify opportunities, mitigate risk and support the smooth running of the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth day-to-day running of all merchandising administration
• Accurately maintain and update key merchandising systems
• Analyse and interpret sales and stock data, clearly highlighting opportunities and risks to the wider team
• Work closely with internal teams and suppliers to manage product critical paths
• Support and help manage the end-to-end supply chain process with clear, timely communication
• Assist with financial planning and stock management for core product ranges
• Line management and development of the Merchandising Admin Assistant

Person Specification

• Strong numerical, data management and analytical skills with a good understanding of Excel
• Ideally 2–3 years’ experience in a similar merchandising role within the clothing or sportswear industry
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Able to prioritise a wide range of tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Confident, proactive and comfortable taking ownership of your role
• A genuine passion for fitness, fashion and product

Perks

💰 Discretionary yearly bonus

🏖️ 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays + your birthday off

🏠 Flexible working

💻 35 working hours per week with 1 hour lunch break

🛍️ 50% staff discount across AYBL Group

🍸 Social events

💸 Pension scheme

🚗 Free on-site parking

🏋️ Free gym membership

💳 £100 gift card upon joining

💚Employee wellbeing support

Location

Our home is located in Redditch, South Birmingham, with easy access routes to the M5/M42, a 20-minute walk to the train station, as well as many bus routes. Not forgetting Arrow Valley Lake which is a stone’s throw away and a beautiful spot to get those steps in or enjoy your lunch with a view.