Assistant Merchandiser

久塔; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion company is seeking a Senior Assistant Merchandiser to oversee daily operations within the Merchandising department. This role involves maximizing profitability through detailed sales forecasting, inventory management, and strategic collaboration with buying teams. Candidates should possess substantial experience in the fashion industry and demonstrate strong leadership skills, focusing on team development and performance enhancement.

Benefits

25% off a selection of partner brands

Performance-based bonus

Life Assurance

Hybrid working arrangements

Annual Travel Card Loan

Personal development plans

Qualifications

• Experience operating at an Assistant Merchandiser level within the fashion industry is crucial.
• Passionate about developing a career further in merchandising.
• Ability to forecast sales and manage stock levels.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting sales and stock levels to achieve sales plans.
• Maximizing profit by ensuring size ratios reflect customer needs.
• Contributing to department strategy with innovative ideas.

Skills

Forecasting

Sales Management

Relationship Building

Team Management

Education

Experience in the fashion and apparel industry

Assistant Merchandiser Level Experience

Job description

Location |Head Office, Tottenham Court Road, London

Working style |Hybrid

About the Job

Without our Merchandisers, there would be no product in our stores and on our website! The Lipsy Merchandising team ensures that we have the right products, in the right place, at the right time and in the right quantities.This role is responsible for maximising the profitability of each line working closely with the buying team and suppliers to plan and build our fabulous product ranges.

You will be…

• Responsible for the smooth-running day to day of the Merchandising department
• Forecasting sales and stock levels to achieve sales plans and margin/profit targets for the department
• Monitoring the department performance and identifying opportunities, as well as potential risk/lossMaximising profit by ensuring size ratios/returns rates are reflective of the customer needs and reviewed accordingly to the website.
• Responsible for ensuring intake targets are achieved and ensure launch product is delivered in a timely manner.
• Developing a strong understanding of product performance across the various channels and understand how to impact performance.
• Contributing to department strategy demonstrating an ability to recognise innovative ideas and solutions, which have a commercial gain.
• Developing your Merchandise Assistant through their development programme, by identifying and setting measurable objectives and developing a flexible management style as appropriate to their needs.
• Experience operating at an Assistant Merchandiser level within the fashion and apparel industry
• Passionate about developing your career further in merchandising
• Experience of planning weekly sales, stock and intake management
• Confident in participating in weekly trade meetings
• Outstanding ability to build relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally
• An inspirational manager with the ability to develop your Merchandise Assistant
• For our Senior Assistant Merchandiser opportunities you will need to demonstrate significant previous experience managing your own category and performance

What we can do for you…

• 25% off a huge selection of Next, Lipsy, GAP and Victoria's Secret products & 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
• Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through Perks At Work
• We recognise hard work with our company performance-based bonus
• Life Assurance
• Join our Next Sharesave Scheme
• Lesson the impact with our Annual Travel Card Loan
• Never miss a package and with Direct to Desk delivery
• Bag a bargain at our sample sales
• Hybrid & flexible working across the business to support your work-life balance
• Learn, develop and grow with our personal development plans
• Enjoy more time with friends and family with Early Bank Holiday finishes
• Join in the fun with our year-round office events

Diversity & Inclusion

At Lipsy Group we recognise that our differences are what make us who we are. We want people to want to work for us and be their true selves. We are dedicated to attracting and developing a talent team, and recognise that all unique backgrounds and experiences contribute to our future success.

We want to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected, and where people can achieve their full potential and be their very best, whoever they are.

We believe that wellbeing is having the opportunity to achieve your full potential, cope with day to day pressures, be productive and thrive in all aspects of your life. We encourage a culture that promotes and enables us all to achieve positive wellbeing, by focusing on mental, physical and financial health.

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Created on 22/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom