Merchandiser (Gym & Fitness)

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, producing reports to show sales and stock 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 with managers and directors.
• Constantly look for improvements and bring in the best possible products, checking reviews as well as refund reports.
• Have good knowledge of a WSSI tool and category planning.
• Identify and propose improved working practices and updates to existing systems to assist the managers in the development and training of newer members of the merchandising team.

WHAT YOU\’LL BRING:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar fast-paced role – experience with buying or purchasing is essential.
• 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 reactively in a fast-paced environment, and keep calm under pressure while completing multiple tasks.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, able to work in a team.
• Self-motivated, extremely organized with a good eye for detail.

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.

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