Description:
WHO WE ARE
Known best as the 'Undisputed King of Trainers', JD Sports reigns supreme as one of the biggest and best global Sports Fashion brands across footwear and apparel.
Founded in 1981 in Greater Manchester UK, JD Group has achieved remarkable growth through rapid global expansion, now standing as the leading global sports fashion retailer. With over 3,400 stores worldwide, we strive to inspire the emerging generation through a captivating connection to the universal culture of Sport, Music, and Fashion.
In 2017, JD Sports first launched within the Australian market and has since expanded to 60+ stores across all Australian states and New Zealand with plans for continued future growth. Our mission is to offer unparalleled service and style to all our consumers.
Working at JD Sports is a state of mind, an attitude and way of challenging the norm. We do not conform; we create our own path and are elite within our field. And now, we’re seeking talented and passionate individuals to join our team.
THE ROLE
JD Sports is on the lookout for an Online Merchandiser to join our Digital team! In this role, you'll drive online performance through data-driven insights—optimizing product availability, pricing, and sell-through.
As the Online Merchandiser, you will support the planning of seasonal allocations, manage high-profile launches, and maximise stock opportunities. You will also analyse customer trends, and tackle site issues to keep our online experience seamless.
Reporting into the Senior Online Merchandiser, this role is responsible for, but not limited to:
- Daily and Weekly trading analysis. Providing insights and actions to improve performance.
- Analyse customer behaviour and conversion trends to determine healthy inventory, range and product availability
- Working with the UK and local Buying and Merchandising teams to plan seasonal product allocations, review previous season and capture lessons learned
- Identify underperforming lines and categories and propose actions to improve sell through online
- Review site analytics and propose products to be promoted across all marketing channels
- Prepare and launch high profile products and ensure they are live on site for the stated time
- Responsible for product pricing on the website and overseeing product enrichment
- Identify stock opportunities to increase stock allocation for online meets optimal cover
- Ad hoc analysis
- Managing site issues from identifying problems through to resolution
WHO YOU ARE
- Prior experience within a similar Online Merchandising role
- At least 3 years’ experience in Merchandising
- Merchandising software and online merchandising tools such as FredHopper or Algolia and Shopify
- Product Information Management tools like Akeneo
- Comprehensive understanding of Excel
- Strong understanding of AU and NZ demographics
- Experience is using Google Analytics (GA4), building custom reports and interpreting data.
- Sneaker knowledge desirable
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Monthly culture committee events
- Central CBD location
- Pre-pay day lunches
- Birthday leave
- Competitive Salary
- One month paid parental leave
- Referral bonus scheme
- Training and development to evolve and shape your career
- Opportunity to progress across all areas of the business including Retail, Support Office and our Distribution Centre
- Treat yourself with our attractive staff discount! This can also be used for friends and family
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program & Mental Health champions
We are passionate about connecting with driven and skilled individuals who are invested in their development, so that together we can evolve our brand's success, alongside evolving your career.
JD values diversity and inclusion and champions a culture where everyone feels, valued, included, and celebrated.
What are you waiting for? Apply today and kick start your JD Sports Journey.
Please note, by applying for this role, you consent to us completing a Work Rights check to verify your working rights where required.
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