Junior Merchandiser

The Junior Merchandiser plays a key role within Castore's Merchandising team, supporting the Merchandiser in driving the commercial performance of the department. The role combines range planning, stock management and in-season trading, using sales and merchandising data to identify opportunities, manage risks and maximise sales and profitability. The postholder works closely with Buying, Retail, Ecommerce, Branch Merchandising, Wholesale and Logistics to ensure products are bought, allocated and traded effectively across the business.

• Support the Merchandiser with seasonal planning, forecasting and delivery of departmental sales, stock and margin targets.
• Review previous-season performance and produce analysis to shape future ranges and buying decisions.
• Build and maintain range plans, ensuring buys remain aligned with agreed plans and commercial objectives.
• Analyse weekly sales, stock and trading performance, highlighting risks and opportunities and recommending appropriate trading actions.
• Prepare for and help lead weekly trade meetings, presenting performance and proposed actions, and clearly communicate trading performance, opportunities and risks to senior stakeholders.
• Work cross-functionally with Buying, Ecommerce, Retail, Branch Merchandising, Wholesale and Logistics to deliver commercial plans and build strong relationships across the business.
• Review sales and stock performance by store, supporting allocation, store profiling and stock optimisation.
• Review size ratios and provide recommendations to improve future buys and stock efficiency.
• Manage order books through pre-season and in-season trading, ensuring information is accurate and up to date.
• Identify slow-moving stock and opportunities to maximise sell-through, recommending promotional, markdown or stock actions where appropriate.
• Support promotional and end-of-season sale activity, including pricing and stock considerations.
• Work closely with the Merchandising Admin Assistant, providing clear direction and helping prioritise day-to-day activity.

• Previous experience within Merchandising.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify trading risks and opportunities.
• Confident working with sales, stock, margin and performance data to make commercial recommendations.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large volumes of merchandising data.
• Good understanding of range planning, stock management, forecasting and in-season trading.
• Strong organisational and project-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to turn detailed merchandising data into clear commercial actions.
• Comfortable influencing and working with stakeholders across multiple functions and levels of seniority.
• A genuine passion for product, retail and understanding customer behaviour.

• Experience as a Junior Merchandiser or an experienced/high-level Assistant Merchandiser ready to make the next step.
• Experience within sportswear, fashion, footwear or a similarly fast-paced consumer brand would be advantageous rather than essential.

• Modern city centre offices in Manchester.

• Discretionary bonus scheme

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Office breakout space with pool tables, dart board and TVs
• An opportunity to work with global sporting partners
• A chance to build a career with a fast-paced, high-growth brand
• Generous staff discount