Junior Merchandiser

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 suppliers and shareholders, ensuring a strong business relationship.
• Work with suppliers to negotiate the best cost prices, lead times and payment terms.
• Produce and analyse reports.
• 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 with Managers and Directors.
• Constantly on the look out for improving and bringing in the best possible products, checking reviews as well as refund reports.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Minimum of 1 year's experience in a similar role - experience with buying or purchasing is essential.
• Comfortable, confident and experienced in managing overseas suppliers, typically the Far East region.
• Dynamic and eager to learn and develop within our company.
• Excellent negotiation skills and comprehensive commercial awareness, with the ability to identify trends and consider the impact on stock levels.
• Good numerical and analytical skills - proficient in the use of Excel at an advanced level, 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.
• Excellent eye for detail and able to work in a fast environment.

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!
• Table Tennis, Pool Tables & Sports Equipment in the Office.
• Additional Benefits Available - Vitality Private Health Insurance, Help to Buy 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.