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Role:Merchandiser (12-month Fixed Term Contract)

Reports into:Head of Merchandising

Contract Type:Full time, working 37.5 hours per day, 5 days per week]

Location:Hybrid, working 3 days a week in our offices based in Old Street, London

About Us

Nothing is clearer to us than the belief that every woman should include strength training in her life to enhance both physical and mental well-being. It's about building strong bodies and even stronger minds, asserting their right to take up space in the gym, and allowing the spotlight to shine bright on their progress.

To us, strength training represents a determined, goal-oriented mindset and an unwavering work ethic. We don't wait for success; we create it through hard work and determination. When faced with challenges, we don't back down; instead, we break through barriers, recognising that true progress lies on the other side.

These are the pillars that form the foundation of Oner Active. We consistently challenge ourselves to create innovative and impactful products, so that you can perform better. With our range of products and innovative approach, we provide a wide variety of colours to ensure that all skin tones genuinely radiate in Oner.

Our Purpose and Mission

We are on a mission to unite and empower women to be the strongest version of themselves through strength training. We want to inspire women to take centre stage in the gym by promoting strength training, which underpins all movement and sport, as a healthy foundation in life.

Our Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays and work from anywhere up to 4 weeks a year
• 5% employer match salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Generous Oner Active discount plus regular office sample sales
• Free Evolve You subscription
• Private Healthcare with Vitality including optical and dental
• Monthly wellness allowance and team workout classes
• Start-up culture - the chance to learn and make a real impact
• Great employee events like our Summer party, Christmas party and team away days
• Healthy office snacks and fruit (plus a chocolate cupboard for a sweet treat for the balance)
• Dog friendly office

About You

As a Merchandiser you will be working closely with our Head of Merchandising to supportthe growth of Oner Active. We are looking for a candidate already operating at anexperienced Merchandiser level within a fast-paced retail business, experience in DTCprivate label is a must.When you’re not busy planning and managing stock levels, you’ll also be looking after intakeand focusing on sales performance. You’ll be part of the go-to team for many other businessareas and should have experience in building cross-functional relationships andmultitasking.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Own and manage the WSSI, consistently reviewing performance and extracting key insights to inform trading decisions
• Lead the planning of budgets by category, including option count and depth of buy, aligned with the company’s overarching commercial and financial objectives
• Monitor stock levels to ensure timely product launches, maintain availability of core continuity lines, and proactively highlight and mitigate any risks
• Regularly review sales forecasts based on performance, taking appropriate action to re-forecast when necessary
• Analyse trading data to identify best and worst sellers, making data-driven recommendations for in-season actions, including restocks or markdowns
• Support the maintenance of buying and gross profit margins, ensuring alignment with financial targets
• Provide strategic recommendations to the business via the Head of Merchandising to drive growth and optimise performance
• Foster strong, collaborative relationships across merchandising, buying, and all key business functions, teamwork is central to our success
• Maintain a high level of commercial awareness, considering customer behaviour, competitor activity, and wider market trends
• Oversee intake and stock management processes and act as the primary point of contact for all supplier-related matters
• Line manage and support the development of the Assistant Merchandiser and Merchandise Administrator, championing growth and performance
• Create and maintain ad hoc and regular reports to support trading decisions

You’ll need to have:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a Merchandiser role, ideally within an ecommerce environment
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to collaborate effectively across all levels of the business
• Proven ability to perform under pressure, with strong problem-solving capabilities
• Highly numerate with a keen eye for data, able to analyse and synthesise information from multiple sources
• Commercially minded with a clear understanding of trading performance and customer behaviour
• Demonstrated ability to lead, support, and motivate a team to meet both individual and collective targets
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with the ability to create and interpret reports with ease
• As a growing start-up, flexibility and a hands-on approach are essential, you're someone who’s willing to step outside of your role to support the wider business when needed

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Oner Active it’s about embracing diversity and empowering every individual to reach their full potential. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and able to thrive.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to ensuring that everyone has equal access to opportunities during the recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support, we encourage you to reach out to our Recruitment team — we’re here to support you every step of the way.