
25 Sept 2026 ● Arianna Wright
Arianna Wright is recruiting for a Junior Merchandiser
Looking to take the next step in your merchandising career with one of the UK's best-known retail brands? This is an exciting opportunity to join a customer-focused business with over five decades of success, a strong commitment to career development and a collaborative culture where people are empowered to make an impact. With a modern approach to retail, passion for innovation and a genuine focus on colleague wellbeing, this is a business where talented merchandisers can thrive and build long-term careers.
As a Junior Merchandiser, you'll play a key role in driving sales, profit and stock performance across your department. Working closely with Buying and Design teams, you'll help shape commercial product ranges, manage stock and intake, analyse trading performance and support strategic planning decisions. From reviewing WSSI and Open to Buy, to identifying opportunities and risks within the category, you'll be at the heart of ensuring the right products are available at the right time to meet customer demand and maximise profitability.
We're looking for an experienced Senior Assistant Merchandiser ready for the next step, or an existing Junior Merchandiser seeking a new challenge. You'll be highly commercial, confident analysing sales and trading data, and comfortable working with key merchandising metrics such as WSSI, ROS, stock cover and markdown management. Strong Excel skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to build effective relationships across Buying, Design, Supply Chain and supplier teams are essential. Most importantly, you'll be proactive, organised and thrive in a fast-paced retail environment.
The salary on offer is up to £45,000. Benefits include a generous 40% staff discount, additional friends and family discounts, private pension, life assurance, virtual GP access, enhanced family leave policies, birthday leave, holiday purchase scheme, season ticket loans, Cycle2Work scheme and access to a range of additional wellbeing and discount benefits. Based at the company's London headquarters, this is a superb opportunity for an ambitious merchandiser looking to progress their career with a leading retail employer.


