Merchandising Assistant

Fanatics Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Job Description

At Fanatics Commerce, we’re more than just a leader in licensed sports merchandise – we’re a team united by a relentless passion for our fans and a commitment to innovation. We live by our BOLD Leadership principles: We Build Championship Teams, Obsessed with Fans, we embrace a Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit, and we approach every challenge with a Determined and Relentless Mindset. If you’re ready to contribute to a dynamic, fast‑paced environment that thrives on collaboration and growth, we want you to be part of our team.

Role Overview

A key part of the Merchandising team supporting the department to ensure that fans can buy great quality fanwear when and where they want and at the right price, focusing on stock control, driving sales & profit.

How You Will Make a Difference

• Supports department by producing accurate and timely historical data and analysis
• Responsible for maintaining system and reporting accuracy through regular housekeeping e.g. OMR
• Produces weekly trade reports, providing performance insight, makes trade recommendations to drive sales and profit
• Track’s intake and ensures all critical paths are accurate, keeping team informed of any intake or delivery issues
• Manage all aspects of department allocation and replenishment
• Manage markdown and promotional pricing activity
• Work with suppliers to maintain critical path/delivery schedule
• Undertake any other duties and/or responsibilities as may reasonably be required by management from time to time
• You may also be required from time to time to work additional hours including but not limited to providing support around events and hot markets. This may involve weekend and late night working.

What You Bring To The Team

• Excellent numerical skills
• Retail experience preferable
• Proficient MS Office packages, including strong Excel experience
• Commerciality – constantly identifies opportunities to maximise business gains
• Problem Solving – ability to gather key information and identify root cause quickly, use creativity to propose solutions
• Interpersonal skills – positively interacts with others and can understand and relate to others
• Self-Management – can manage own time, resources, and prioritise to achieve goals
• Teamwork – promotes collaboration and commitment within a team to achieve goals

Where You’ll Work And What’s Required

• Stubbs Mill (Manchester)
• Hybrid working arrangement

What Is In It For You

Culture: Join a team where you\’re surrounded by top-tier talent, driven by a shared passion to relentlessly enhance the fan experience. With a focus on collaboration, support, and continuous development, you’ll be empowered to help shape our culture that celebrates both individual and team successes.

Benefits: At Fanatics, we’re dedicated to supporting you in all aspects of work and life; as such we offer a range of competitive benefits tailored to each country in which we operate. Specific details regarding the benefits package applicable to your location will be shared and discussed during the interview process.