Junior / Assistant Merchandiser

Junior / Assistant Merchandiser

Full Time Wrexham, UK £27,000.00 - £30,000.00

A bit about Net World Sports

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.

With ambitious expansion into the US and continued growth across new sports and product categories, there’s never been a more exciting time to join Net World Sports. As a Junior/Assistant Merchandiser, you’ll play a key supporting role in helping our products succeed in a rapidly evolving global market. You’ll collaborate with teams across the business, learn how international supplier partnerships operate, and gain hands-on experience in forecasting, stock management and commercial decision-making. This is more than just a support role — it’s a genuine opportunity to develop your career in a company where your contribution matters and where you can grow alongside our next phase of expansion.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

  • Support the Merchandising team in maintaining supplier and shareholder relationships
  • Assist with supplier cost price, lead time and payment term discussions
  • Help prepare and update stock and sales performance reports, identifying trends and opportunities under guidance
  • Monitor pricing across categories to remain competitive while protecting profitability
  • Analyse sales trends, inventory levels and production schedules to create purchase orders and maintain inventory within budget
  • Forecast demand and manage stock levels to prevent out-of-stock occurrences
  • Collaborate with departments across the business to support sales, profit and effective stock management
  • Provide administrative and analytical support while contributing ideas to improve product performance

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

  • Ideally 6–12 months’ experience in a merchandising, buying or purchasing role (internship/placement welcomed)
  • Interest in developing supplier relationships; exposure to overseas suppliers beneficial
  • Enthusiastic, proactive and keen to learn in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficient in Excel for ordering spreadsheets and stock/sales reporting, confident across Microsoft programs
  • Good attention to detail and accuracy when handling data
  • Willingness to learn negotiation and commercial decision-making
  • Able to prioritise tasks and work effectively under guidance in a busy environment
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills, highly organised, motivated, with familiarity or interest in WSSI and category planning

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 - 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.

CONTACT:

Gareth Davies (Recruitment Specialist) / [email protected] / 07979 815630 / linkedin.com/in/garethdanieldavies