Wisdom and Effort
Merchandiser
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About Us
Wisdom & Effort is a Manchester-based distributor and retailer of a number of high-end outdoor/lifestyle clothing brands, including Montbell, Gramicci, KAVU and Bedrock.
About the Role
We are looking for a commercially minded Merchandiser to help maximise sales, profitability and stock performance across retail stores and e-commerce. This is a broad, hands-on role reporting to the General Manager, and working alongside a close-knit team, you will own merchandise planning across the business, ensuring the right products are available at the right time and in the right quantities.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Range Planning
- Use historic data and product trends to plan and implement product strategy for sales, profit and stock, in line with agreed objectives and current buying and selling cycles.
- Manage all elements of range planning, sales planning, space planning and profit planning, ensuring the correct balance, depth and breadth of ranges in store and online.
- Plan and manage stock buy by month, division and profile, ensuring product volumes and delivery timing align with agreed objectives as part of the range development process.
- Agree brand seasonal budgets with key stakeholders and distribute across relevant categories using data insight.
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Trading & Performance
- Plan and manage promotions to agreed objectives — product, volume, timing, sales and margin — evaluating and reacting as needed to maximise profit and sell-through.
- Coordinate ASAP orders, ensuring sales and intake are consistent with agreed stock levels and adjusted in line with over/under performance.
- Manage allocation and replenishment of stock to ensure optimum merchandise availability across store, warehouse and online.
Communication & Stakeholders
- Ensure amendments to the product or design brief are communicated effectively to online and in-store teams and agreed in full.
- Develop and share regular trade updates, reports and KPIs with key stakeholders to track performance.
- Build a thorough knowledge of stores and the competitive landscape through store visits and wider discussion with the Wisdom and Effort team.
Skills and Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in merchandising, with strong knowledge of merchandising processes end to end.
- Ability to adapt quickly to in-house forecasting tools and systems.
- A strong analytical, strategic mind with excellent commercial awareness in a retail context.
- Strong written and verbal communication, with excellent listening and questioning skills.
- Advanced knowledge of Excel.
- Experience with Shopify and NetSuite preferred.
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What We Offer
- Staff discounts and access to pro deals.
- Work as part of a small but growing team of creative individuals at a great location in central Manchester.
- Regular socials and events.
- One day a year to volunteer for a charity of your choice.
- Opportunities for development and progression.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Refer-a-friend cash bonus.
Our office is on the third floor of a listed building without lift access, and we want to be upfront that the role is based there. We're an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences — if you need any adjustments during the application process, just let us know.
How to Apply
Please apply via the email address below, with Merchandiser application in the subject line. Include an up-to-date CV and covering letter outlining why you'd be suitable for the role. jobs@wisdomandeffort.com
Applications close: 21st August 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview at our office in September.
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