Assistant Merchandiser @NET-A-PORTER

YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury fashion retailer based in London seeks an Assistant Merchandiser to enhance sales through analytics and stock management. The ideal candidate will have experience in fashion retail merchandising and advanced Excel skills. This position offers competitive pay and a hybrid work model, emphasizing collaboration and data-driven decision-making. Apply if you're passionate about the luxury retail sector and eager to contribute to a dynamic team.

Benefits

Performance bonus schemes

Pension contribution

Discount portal

Staff discount

Private healthcare

Flexible working

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experienced in fashion retail merchandising, ideally within the luxury sector.
• Detail-driven, organised, and accurate under pressure.
• A strong communicator with a proactive, can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support the Merchandising team in delivering seasonal sales and profit targets.
• Partner with the Buying team to curate an assortment tailored to each region.
• Analyse weekly performance to identify trading opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Understanding market trends

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

Overview

NET-A-PORTER is the ultimate luxury fashion destination for women. Since 2000, it has offered customers a curated assortment of fashion, fine watches, jewelry and home décor, from the world’s most coveted brands. NET-A-PORTER creates unique experiences for its EIPs (Extremely Important People) with dedicated Personal Shoppers and invitation-only benefits. Through content, it provides expert styling advice, engaging storytelling and profiles incredible women via editorial vertical, PORTER. NET SUSTAIN, its product curation of consciously crafted luxury, supports customers to shop with a focus on conscious consumerism. NET-A-PORTER is part of LuxExperience, the leading digital, multi-brand luxury group.

Role

NET-A-PORTER are now looking for a talented Assistant Merchandiser to support our Merchandising team in delivering exceptional commercial results. Reporting to the Merchandiser, you’ll play a key role in driving sales performance through smart forecasting, insightful analysis, and effective stock management - ensuring our product offering continues to inspire and excite our global customers. Some of the essentials for you to know are:

Location: Our Westfield office in Shepherd’s Bush

Reporting into: Merchandiser

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (4 days in office)

Besides a competitive salary, we can offer you:

• Performance bonus schemes dependant on the type of role you are in.
• A pension that both you and the company contribute too.
• A portal with an array of discounts on things like theme park and cinema tickets.
• Our famous staff discount along with exclusive staff sales.
• Private healthcare for you and your family.
• Flexible working.
• A chance to be part of a fun and caring team that support each other.

Responsibilities

• Support the Merchandising team in delivering seasonal sales and profit targets.
• Partner with the Buying team to curate an assortment tailored to each region and customer profile.
• Analyse weekly performance to identify trading opportunities and maximise profit.
• Forecast sales and intake on the WSSI, managing continuity lines and department stock flow.
• Work closely with the MAA to ensure timely deliveries and optimal stock levels.
• Act as deputy for the Merchandiser in trading and planning meetings when required.
• Communicate department priorities clearly across teams to ensure alignment.
• Prepare weekly performance reports, highlighting key insights and opportunities.
• Provide data-driven analysis to support range planning and future strategy.
• Manage seasonal markdowns to protect margins while staying competitive.
• Coach and develop MAAs through on-the-job support and performance reviews.

Qualifications

• Experienced in fashion retail merchandising, ideally within the luxury sector.
• Highly analytical with advanced Excel skills.
• Commercially minded with a keen understanding of market trends and customer behaviour.
• Collaborative and confident building relationships across teams and functions.
• Detail-driven, organised, and accurate under pressure.
• A strong communicator with a proactive, can-do attitude.

From the moment you join the LuxExperience Group we are committed to making your journey with us inspirational and evolutionary. If you are passionate, committed and thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, then please apply with a CV.

LuxExperience is an equal opportunities employer, we encourage people with a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. We recognize and celebrate the benefits that diversity brings to our workplace, our business and our customers. We welcome and will consider all applications regardless of race and nationality, religion, color, sex, pregnancy or related medical conditions, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. If you require any reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please do not hesitate to advise us accordingly.

Experience Level: Entry level
Workplace Type: Hybrid