Senior Merchandiser, 12 month FTC - Sweaty Betty

At Sweaty Betty, we’re more than just a global activewear and lifestyle brand for women. We’re also a community that believes fitness is a flip-the-switch trigger for becoming the woman you want to be. Leggings and sports bras won’t change the world on their own. But with a grab-my-hand, let’s-go-for-it-now spirit, the women who wear them can.

If you want to join us on the next chapter of our adventure, you’re in the right place. This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Merchandiser to join us on our mission to empower women through fitness and beyond by ensuring we have the right stock, in the right place, at the right time!

SB Values:

• We Really Care
• First, Best, Bravest
• Our Strength is in Each Other
• Stand Up, Speak Up, Shout Out

As a Senior Merchandiser, you will play a pivotal role in leading planning operations across multiple categories, supporting both operational and strategic leadership. You will be responsible for driving business performance through accurate forecasting, cross-functional collaboration, and team development, while representing the Planning function across the wider business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage planning for multiple categories, ensuring alignment with business objectives and KPIs.
• Oversee and ensure the accuracy of forecasting across your team, setting departmental KPIs and action plans.
• Represent the Planning function in cross-functional projects and collaborate with senior stakeholders (SLT/ELT) to influence business decisions.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for your department, acting autonomously and proactively to deliver results.
• Support and mentor team members, creating development plans and providing regular feedback to grow talent within the function.

The Must Haves:

• Strong leadership and autonomy: able to operate independently and confidently make strategic decisions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
• Career background in Merchandising with at least 4 years of experience.
• Proactive and development-focused mindset, consistently seeking feedback and opportunities for growth.
• Collaborative and objective approach to managing differences of opinion and driving cross-functional outcomes.

The Extras:

• Generous clothing allowance
• 60% off all Sweaty Betty merchandise
• 25 days holiday, plus 8 flexible bank holidays
• Sample sales
• 10 days work from anywhere policy
• Company bonus scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health Cash Plan benefit with Medicash available to all Sweaty Betty UK Employees (Following successfully passing probation)
• Enhanced Family Leave policy
• Discounts at the best Studio Classes

SB Flexible Working: We currently work flexibly between the office and home.

Our DEI Commitment: We are working to create a culture and team that represents our mission of empowerment. We want to celebrate our diversity, embody inclusion and create an equitable business. This means doing more and working harder to make the long-lasting changes necessary. We care about our people, our community and world.

We want to stand up for what we believe in and give our people a platform to use their voice. To actively listen and learn from what they have to say. This involves focusing on learning, development, and progression across the business. Being clear on the responsibilities we hold each other and to our community. It also means being committed to equal employment opportunities. Ensuring we consider ALL applicants for jobs and working harder to make our job advertising more inclusive.

Our DEI mission is "to embed diversity, equity and inclusion at the heart of our business. To create a culture of belonging that empowers everyone to be their best authentic self. We commit to celebrating different perspectives and to continuously learning, developing and challenging ourselves and our partners."

We know we’re on a journey. And far from perfect. But we want to be a part of the solution to the problem. It might not be comfortable or straightforward. But if we weren’t up for doing the hard work and breaking the mould, we wouldn’t be Sweaty Betty. We are committed to working across our business and with our DEI committee & DEI Collective to be champions, allies and inclusive, always. Because when we say all, we mean it.