Junior Merchandiser
Forward Role Recruitment - Liverpool, England
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Job Description Junior MerchandiserGlobal Leisure and Sports BrandLiverpoolFull time, onsite Flexible working hoursSalary up to 35,000 + Benefits:Early finish every FridayFlexible working hoursPrivate medical insuranceFree access to onsite gymEnhanced pension contributions25 days holiday plus bank holidaysBirthday offGenerous staff discountQuarterly socials, summer events and festive celebrationsWe are representing a fast-growing, design-led performance apparel brand based in Liverpool who are looking for a Junior Merchandiser to join a growing team!Operating at the intersection of sport and lifestyle, the business creates high-performance products, designed to support movement, confidence and everyday wear. With a strong community focus and reputation for innovation, the brand continues to scale at pace while maintaining a collaborative and agile culture.The team is passionate about product, detail and delivering collections that balance performance functionality with modern design aesthetics.Role OverviewReporting into the Senior Merchandiser, you will play a key role in driving departmental performance through planning, analysis, range building and trading. You will operate with real accountability, influencing stock decisions, managing risk and identifying opportunities to maximise sales and margin.This is a commercially focused role in a fast-moving, product-led environment where decisions need to be data-driven and timely.Responsibilities of the Junior Merchandiser:Own weekly trading analysis and KPI reportingManage WSSI, forecasting demand, OTB and marginIdentify product level risks and opportunities, making clear recommendationsSupport range building and product selection with design and product teamsRaise purchase orders and manage critical path to ensure on-time deliveryDeliver seasonal analysis to inform future strategyKey Skills and Experience of the Junior Merchandiser:Experience in fashion or sportswear merchandising at Assistant or Junior levelStrong analytical skills with good Excel capabilityCommercially aware and confident making data-led decisionsOrganised with strong attention to detailClear communicator, comfortable working cross-functionallyPassion for product and motivated by growthSportswear or performance apparel experience is advantageous.
Created: 2026-03-20