JUNIOR MERCHANDISER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Published: Nov 20, 2025 - The Junior Merchandiser supports the planning and execution of retail strategies across multi-channel platforms, including online and catalogue clothing sales. This role requires strong analytical and numerical skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and the ability to work independently while collaborating remotely across functional teams. The merchandiser also demonstrates excellent communication, creative problem-solving, and commercial acumen to deliver results aligned with brand objectives and market needs.

Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Junior Merchandiser Resume
  • Sales Forecasting
  • Data Analysis
  • Range Planning
  • Critical Path
  • Stock Management
  • Promotion Management
  • WSSI Management
  • Margin Analysis
  • Order Management
  • Product Strategy
  • Team Collaboration
  • Problem Solving
  • Cross Communication
  • Supplier Coordination
  • Customer Insight
  • Team Leadership
  • Strategy Presentation
  • Market Awareness
  • Relationship Building
  • Process Improvement

Summary of Junior Merchandiser Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume

1. BA in Fashion Merchandising with 4 years of Experience

  • Experience working with Power BI, NuOrder, TXT, and/or Business Objects
  • Demonstrates a clear understanding of all stages in the end-to-end planning process.
  • Demonstrates ability to challenge and influence status quo, fosters a continuous improvement mentality, and demonstrates an ability to effectively embrace change.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Strong organisational skills, ability to effectively prioritise own time and workload to meet deadlines.
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Strong planning skills and analytical skills, numerate, logical, and pragmatic
  • Excellent attention to detail, uses a wide range of analytical tools and techniques
  • Effective management of change. 
  • Ability to work effectively in a team and with wider business areas as well as external clients.
  • Ability to be clear, concise, and influential whilst presenting in a formal and/or informal presentation setting.

2. BS in Business Administration with 2 years of Experience

  • Retail experience within a brand-driven business
  • Experience in global business and/or the health and beauty sector
  • Demonstrable affinity with the Molton Brown brand.
  • Microsoft Office competence and advanced Excel level 
  • Strong academics, highly numerate, and able to identify trends.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to communicate and influence across a cross-section of disciplines and staff levels.
  • Must be a highly organised, motivated, and determined individual.
  • Flexible, adaptable, and organised.
  • Thrives on fast-paced multi-channel retailing.

3. BA in Retail Management with 5 years of Experience

  • Experience as a Junior Merchandiser/Merchandiser.
  • Excellent work ethic and ability to multitask
  • Professional with excellent communication skills
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Good judgment and decision-making skills
  • Track record of creating positive impact on business through merchandising and operations
  • Strong eye for detail, great organizational skills, and works to a high level of accuracy
  • Ability to build relationships with other internal and external teams and functions for personal and business development
  • Ability to meet stringent deadlines
  • Ability to work within a fast-paced role

4. BS in Marketing with 2 years of Experience

  • Experience with online content management systems (CMS).
  • Understanding of current digital trends, industry knowledge, and being ‘tech savvy’.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office
  • Strong degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management and organisation skills.
  • Be able to adapt and embrace change.
  • Be comfortable working as an individual to hit key deadlines.
  • Be able to build and maintain effective relationships with all levels of the business.
  • Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Team player, willing to support and enhance the activities of other members of the team and wider business.

5. BA in Apparel Design with 4 years of Experience

  • Experience in multichannel fashion merchandising, including digital/Ecommerce involvement.
  • Excellent MS Office and Excel skills
  • Great communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Analytical and commercially aware, able to collate and present data, and have strong decision-making abilities.
  • Competent in running a WSSI in Excel.
  • Ability to commute to the office on the Leicestershire/Northamptonshire border and travel to the office
  • Flexible with the ability to prioritize workloads.
  • Capability to work independently and to work with others within the immediate team and the wider business, and at all levels.

6. BS in Supply Chain Management with 3 years of Experience

  • Merchandising experience within E-Commerce.
  • Experience with various CMS and the ability to quickly grasp new processes or learn new tools.
  • Analytical experience and a degree of business acumen.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Good eye for style and retail trends, and an interest in current and upcoming trends.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritise, meet deadlines under pressure, and make the best use of resources, has a good sense of urgency, and measurement of risk.
  • Ability to think strategically, communicate for understanding, and contribute something new, demonstrating tenacity to learn and grow.
  • Ability to take ownership and accountability.
  • Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

7. BA in Textiles and Clothing with 5 years of Experience

  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills
  • Experience in multi-channel retail clothing, including online and catalogue.
  • Experience of working cross-functionally from a remote location.
  • Retail Merchandise experience in the clothing industry, catalogue, and internet experience
  • Strong analytical, numerical, and Excel skills.
  • Demonstrate substantial creative or analytical ability and financial/business acumen, with the ability to make recommendations that are consistent with the brand or ‘in-country’ direction.
  • Flexible approach and the ability to react positively to changing business needs
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to multitask and prioritise efficiently, ensuring delivery of a consistently high level of quality service.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently daily with regular reporting and inspire others to achieve the same level of performance.

8. BS in Economics with 4 years of Experience

  • Experience and knowledge of the FarFetch Storm platform.
  • Experience with Retail Pro
  • Good commercial knowledge and extremely product-focused.
  • Outstanding strategic and analytical skills.
  • Strong collaboration skills to partner with a cross-functional team.
  • Must be able to use Excel to an exceptional standard (e.g., Pivots, formulas, formatting).
  • Be able to set the standard by their own professionalism and attitude.
  • Be able to work and understand both detailed work and the broader picture.
  • Be able to work to deadlines/ability to prioritise/optimal time management.
  • Must be energetic, self-motivated, and self-organised.
  • Willingness to work hard to drive the business forward.
  • Highly motivated and competent individual able to converse with all levels, both internally and externally.

9. BA in Visual Merchandising with 5 years of Experience

  • Experience of working within or in supplying a large national retailer
  • Knowledge of demand planning principles and Inventory management principles
  • Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel (lookups, pivots, etc.)
  • Understanding of the textiles industry
  • Understanding of Asia-based supply chains
  • Working knowledge of Epicor
  • Evidence of well-practised communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Proven ability in organisational skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Analytical reasoning and problem solving
  • Ability to record information in a concise, accurate, and legible manner
  • Ability to work on own initiative and manage own workload

10. BS in Statistics with 4 years of Experience

  • Experience working at an Assistant Merchandiser level or above in a retail head office
  • Merchandiser experience gained in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience in financial modelling/ability to analyse data efficiently and effectively
  • Strong commercial and brand awareness with an interest in product
  • Professional with excellent communication skills
  • Planning, trading, and analytical skills
  • Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office suite
  • Ability and confidence to build relationships across all levels of the business, and the ability to demonstrate effective influencing skills
  • Ability to use data to adapt commercial plans and exploit opportunities to mitigate risk
  • Ability to think on feet and make decisions working within a fast-paced environment
  • Confident, enthusiastic, and hungry to learn
  • Highly organised, methodical, and efficient

11. BA in Consumer Science with 6 years of Experience

  • Experience in direct marketing and/or eCommerce merchandising
  • Experience working in the Musical Instruments (MI) industry (retail, call center, MI manufacturer/supplier, etc.)
  • Intermediate understanding of backend eCommerce systems such as Microsoft Dynamics AX, ATG, etc.
  • Intermediate understanding of digital marketing platforms (such as Adobe Omniture) with a focus on web metrics (traffic, conversion, AOV, top of funnel/bottom of funnel, etc.)
  • Understanding of data warehouse reporting using tools such as MicroStrategy, Sherlock SQL, etc.
  • Strong numerical, analytical, and interpretive skills
  • Strong merchandising skills, including managing GSM, developing Department plans, stock/commitment management, creating sales estimates, and production plans
  • Intermediate proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • High proficiency with Microsoft Excel skills, including knowledge of Pivot Tables, v-lookups, and advanced formulas, etc.
  • Be able to fully utilise the relevant IT support systems (Range Planner, SSI, GMOR) and to be fully conversant with standard business desktop applications
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