Lifestyle merchandising placement

Who We Are:Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.New Balance are offering a 1 year paid undergraduate placement to an undergraduate student, currently in penultimate year of study, with a passionate for Streetwear and Fashion and to learn how the Category Merchandising function works in collaboration with other Departments (Channel Merchandising - Marketing Sales Product Creation - Demand Planning) to bring our product stories to life and achieve our business goals. This role supports the EMEA Merchandising Team in delivering our Business and Brand objectives through our cGo To Marketplans and product assortments.Training and support will be given, and you will gain a broad knowledge of the merchandising function. It will be primarily focused on the Lifestyle business, but it will also support across other product categories.This placement opportunity will start on Monday 16th June 2025 and will be based in the Head Office (Warrington) full time.DEADLINE TO APPLY: Sunday 2nd February 2025fMAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:Maintain product data management systems.Support the preparations for key internal and external meetings.Creation and management of Merchandising documents (assortment grids and presentations).Support the planning and forecasting process through sales data analysis.Manage sample sets and coordinate availability across teams and meetings.Support showroom set up ahead of key account and key milestone meetings.Support competitor price benchmarking and margin analysis.Research and report market, product, and consumer insights to the regional team on a regular basis.REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:Studying a Fashion, Marketing, Business or Merchandising related degree course looking to undertake your sandwich placementPassion for Fashion and StreetwearMust be able to provide the right to work in the UKStrong analytical skills and proficient use of excel.High initiative individual with an eye for detail.Proficient with MS Office including Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft outlook.Ability to work to tight deadlines.Comfortable working in a hybrid office\/remote environment.Comfortable in an informal and dynamic working environment.To see more of our placement opportunities, please visit our careers page at