Temp Associate Merchant

PIONEERING BRANDS THAT MAKE LIFE BETTER

We’re Pentland Brands, the people behind some of the world’s best-loved sports, outdoor and lifestyle brands.

Speedo is a part of the Pentland Brands Limited Family.

We are a global family business bringing some of the most loved active and footwear brands to millions of people around the world.

We own Speedo, Endura, Berghaus, Canterbury of New Zealand, Mitre, Ellesse and we’re the UK licensee for Kickers. Our products are available in over 190 countries and are sold either directly by Group companies or are represented by licensees and distributors.

All our brands have their own unique identities and every one of them is powered by Pentland. We have more than 1,200 employees worldwide and we’re always on the lookout for talented, enthusiastic people to help shape our future.

We celebrate differences and give everyone the freedom to innovate and develop, be it through creative working environments or learning opportunities. Our brands are there in the moments that matter - being there for more people, in more of those moments, drives everything we do.

At Pentland, we’re guided by four principles, we use these to make sure we’re not only doing a great job, but we’re doing it in the right way:

• Success is a team game
• With clarity and courage
• Better as standard
• In good conscience

We believe in building brands for the world to love, generation after generation. Your potential is our potential and together we can build and grow brands that last.

KEY PURPOSE:

The Associate Merchant will support the Market Merchandising team in managing a growing portfolio of SMU (Special Make-Up) and Exclusive product. This role is critical in enabling the team to operate more strategically by taking ownership of key operational and administrative merchandising tasks. Working closely with senior team members, this position will ensure accurate data management, efficient sample handling, and timely reporting, allowing the broader team to focus on commercial strategy, account engagement, and in-season agility.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Product Management

• Coordinate and manage product samples, ensuring timely tracking, organization, and distribution
• Support seasonal sample workflows and cross-functional needs

Data Management & Systems (PLM / DeSL)

• Execute accurate and timely data entry across PLM and DeSL systems
• Maintain product information, including forecasted units and catalog data
• Support seasonal bulk uploads and system updates

Reporting & Analysis

• Pull and compile regular data reports to support merchandising decisions
• Assist in competitive analysis through tools such as VibeIQ
• Conduct competitor online research to inform pricing, assortment, and positioning
• Ability to identify trends in the market and understand the marketplace

Operational Support

• Assist in the creation of packaging briefs
• Manage catalog manual entry processes during seasonal milestones
• Support merchandising team with ad hoc operational tasks as needed

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• 1–3 years of experience in merchandising, buying, or a related function
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Comfortable working with data systems (PLM, ERP, or similar tools preferred)
• Proficient in Excel and data handling
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Interest in retail, product, and market trends
• Thrives in a fast‑paced, team‑first, high‑energy environment, with a positive, can‑do, customer‑focused attitude.