Team Lead Merchandiser

Net World Sports, Ltd.; Isycoed; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports equipment retailer is searching for a Merchandising Manager to drive supplier relationships, analyze stock and sales data, and lead a team of six. This role requires a blend of experience in purchasing and management, with a focus on fostering good supplier relationships and maximizing product performance in a fast-paced environment. The company offers various health benefits, flexible working hours, and opportunities for personal growth within a dynamic team.

Benefits

Health & Wellbeing Activities

29 Days Annual Leave

Flexible Working Hours

Social Events

Product Discounts

Subsidised On-Site Bistro

Employee Recognition Programs

Employee Support Schemes

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a fast-paced merchandising/ buying role.
• Experience managing teams and overseas suppliers.
• Proficient with reports, stock analysis, and category planning.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with suppliers for best prices and terms.
• Produce stock and sales performance reports.
• Lead a team, ensuring effective stock management.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

Excel

WSSI tool

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 - Produce reports to show stock and sales 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 and collaborating with Managers and Directors
• Constantly be on the look-out for improving and bringing in the best possible products, checking reviews as well as refund reports
• Lead a team of six - providing guidance, advice, support and conducting additional managerial responsibilities

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a similar fast paced role - experience with buying or purchasing is essential
• Experience managing or supervising more junior members of a team
• 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 re-actively in a fast-paced environment, and keep calm under pressure and when completing multiple tasks
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, able to work in a team
• Self-motivated, extremely organised with a good eye for detail
• Have good knowledge of a WSSI tool and category planning
• Be able to identify and propose improved working practices and updates to existing systems to assist in the development and training of the newer members of the Merchandising team

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!

TableTennis, Pool Tables & Sports Equipment in the Office

Additional Benefits Available- Vitality Private Health Insurance, Help toBuy 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

OUR VALUES:

• Go above and beyond:Get stuck in and show your passion!
• Ideas over hierarchy:If you have an idea, speak up! It doesn’t matter what role you’re in, we want everyone to shout about ways the business can develop and improve.
• Be bold, move fast:We value speed; we make fast decisions, trust our guts and get things done as efficiently as possible.
• Keep it simple:Don’t over-complicate it!
• Results driven:We embrace results that drive positive change, even if it means occasional failure. Mistakes are valuable as long as we learn from them and avoid repeating them.
• Growth:We’re a fast-growing business and we want our staff to grow with us.

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