Temporary Junior Merchandiser

We are partnering with a well-established and fast-growing fashion and lifestyle brand to recruit a junior merchandiser on a temporary basis, employed directly through the agency. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused junior or assistant merchandiser to support a dynamic, omnichannel trading team within a brand-led retail environment.

Working closely with buying and merchandising, you will support the optimisation of trading performance across all channels, using insight and data to drive decisions and manage risk.

• Supporting seasonal and stretch planning, identifying risks and opportunities through regular performance review
• Managing in-season OTB at category and class level, adapting plans based on current trade and digital insight
• Delivering clear trading analysis across all channels, with strong awareness of margin, stock levels and sales potential
• Partnering with buying to support sourcing strategies that balance margin, lead times and sustainability
• Managing stock levels against plan and challenging assumptions based on current performance
• Supporting the critical path from booking through to stock intake, working closely with Imports and supply chain
• Conducting regular competitor analysis and sharing insight with the wider trading team
• Building strong cross-functional relationships to support department and business objectives

• Previous experience in a merchandising or trading role within fashion or lifestyle retail
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with confidence using data to inform decisions
• Commercially minded and able to react quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Digitally aware, with a clear understanding of omnichannel trading
• Proactive, organised and resilient
• A collaborative communicator with strong stakeholder management skills

• Temporary role, paid weekly/monthly via agency payroll
• Competitive day rate / hourly rate (dependent on experience)
• Hybrid working: 3–4 days per week in the office
• Immediate or short-notice starters preferred

This is a great opportunity for a junior merchandiser looking for a temporary assignment within a progressive, commercially driven retail business. Apply today to avoid missing out.