About us.
We’re the team behind digital retailer Very.
Our purpose, helping families get more out of life, powers everything we do.
And we want our people to get more out of life too! If you’re high-performing, ambitious and make the most of every opportunity, we want to hear from you. In return, you’ll enjoy heaps of flexibility, great perks and benefits, and the freedom to be yourself, keep learning and take your career wherever you want it to go.
If you love making a difference, you’ll love making it sparkle for millions of Very customers.
About the team
You’ll be joining the Merchandising team who look to provide the customer with the right product at the right time. Working closely with the Buying team to build assortment strategies and focusing on ensuring the best possible range for our customers. Looking at internal data, history and competitor performance whilst managing brand and supplier relationships.
About the role
We’re hiring for an Assistant Merchandiser - in this role, you’ll report to a Merchandiser and have plenty of opportunities to learn, develop your skills, and grow your career.
Your day-to-day will include:
- Building and maintaining strong supplier and brand relationships.
- Working with Buying and Merchandising teams to develop commercial range plans.
- Analysing performance data, market trends, and competitor ranges to shape future strategies.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your merchandising career in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.
About you
You will be a strong communicator with great organisation skills, and an ability to establish relationships internally and externally. This role will require a lot of cross functional working and collaboration, alongside a desire to understand the Very customer.
The ideal candidate will have/be:
- Good knowledge of excel
- Strong with numbers – able to produce, analyse and articulate findings from reports
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving/critical thinking
- Decision making skills
- Ability to prioritise and manage workload
- A great attitude and who is willing to learn
Some of our benefits
- Flexible, hybrid working model
- Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews
- £250 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs
- 27 days holiday + bank holidays
- LinkedIn learning access
- Bonus potential (performance and business-related)
- Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk
- Matched pension up to 6%
- More benefits can be found on our career site
Diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities
We’re building a culture of everyday inclusion, and welcome applications from anyone who believes they can do the job. We don’t discriminate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
We want our recruitment process to be accessible to everyone. If you need reasonable adjustments to apply, interview, or perform a role, let us know via talentacquisition@theverygroup.com. We’ll be happy to support you.
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer and have nine brilliant colleague networks - including DAWN (Disability Awareness at Very) and Think (Neurodiversity at Very) - that are helping us make Very an even more inclusive place to work.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Assistant Merchandiser - Sports in Liverpool employer: The Very Group
The Very Group is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, perfect for aspiring finance professionals. Located in the vibrant East Midlands, we offer comprehensive employee growth opportunities, including training and development programmes, alongside competitive benefits that support work-life balance. Join us to be part of a dynamic team where your contributions directly impact our financial success and operational excellence.
