Summary
About this role
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.
JOB MISSION:
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 “Go To Market” plans 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.
MAJOR 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.
Handle 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 placement
Passion for Fashion and Streetwear
Must be able to provide the right to work in the UK
Strong 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.
BENEFITS:
Holidays – 25 days (prorated in first year)
Pension – 6.5% company contribution, 3% individual contribution
Life assurance – 4 times annual salary
On Site Gym
Employee Discount
Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit (24/7 Employment Assistance Program & Support)
DEADLINE TO APPLY: 2nd of February 2026
To see more of our placement opportunities, please visit our careers page at https://jobs.newbalance.com/global/en
Equal Opportunity Employer:
New Balance is committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment. We are an equal opportunity employer and support a culture of diversity and inclusion.
If you have not already done so, please let us know if you require any support so we can make the right adjustments and considerations should they be required.
Other facts
About New Balance
In 1906, New Balance began as a humble one-man operation founded on the belief that “we were born to move,” and has since grown into an international corporation, selling footwear and apparel in over 120 countries and employing over 14,000 associates worldwide. Our mission has always been to support the performance of athletes, and with an unparalleled focus on quality and craftsmanship, we’ve come to set the standard for comfort and fit in an industry all too often driven by hype.
We’re incredibly proud of our history and how far we’ve come, but companies don’t thrive for over a century by being content.
Whether it’s setting a new style trend, retooling our manufacturing process, or building a new state-of-the-art headquarters, we pursue innovation with a spirit of fearless independence. As the only privately held major footwear company in the world, we’re free to do things our way, pushing limits and testing boundaries as we continually reimagine what could be. After all, the status quo isn’t static.
But doing things our way wouldn’t mean much if we weren’t also doing them the right way. We invest in our associates as they invest in us, and as we move forward, we make a point of giving back, supporting communities around us through ambitious philanthropic efforts and involvement programs. We are a company that cares, and our culture is one of integrity and teamwork where together we become greater than the sum of our parts.
What you'll do
- The role supports the EMEA Merchandising Team in delivering business and brand objectives through 'Go To Market' plans and product assortments. Responsibilities include maintaining product data management systems, supporting meetings, and conducting market research.
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