Merchandise Assistant (Seraphine)

NEXT Wholly Owned Brands; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Company performance bonus

Life assurance

Sharesave scheme

Annual Travel Card Loan

Flexi-Hour Scheme

Job summary

Lipsy, a London-based fashion brand under NEXT, is seeking a Merchandise Assistant to support the Merchandising team. You’ll help ensure the right products are in the right place, at the right time, and in the right quantities, working closely with Buying to maximise profitability.

You’ll guard the critical path, assist with sales reporting, stock management, and supplier relations, and collaborate across teams to drive trade.

Qualifications

• Must have strong analytical and Excel skills.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Genuine interest in fashion, retail, and market trends.
• Ability to work at pace and manage competing priorities.
• Proactive problem solving approach is essential.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Team-first attitude and willingness to learn.
• Fashion-related degree or retail experience is beneficial, but potential is valued.

Responsibilities

• Act as guardian of the critical path, coordinating with suppliers to keep stock on schedule.
• Support Merchandiser with sales reporting, administration, and analysis.
• Ensure item numbers and purchase orders are raised and approved promptly.
• Identify trends and review sales performance for department categories.
• Collaborate with Buying to drive forward trade with the Buying Assistant.
• Build relationships with suppliers and handle stock intake queries.
• Contribute to a strong, collaborative team focused on trading performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel skills

Organisation

Attention to detail

Commercial fashion interest

Ability to work at pace

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Fashion degree or retail experience

Job description

Who are Seraphine?

Redefining maternity wear for a new generation, Seraphine's collections are intelligently designed and developed in London to help you maintain your sense of self – and style –through pregnancy. Inspired by the fashion landscape, these trend- led pieces are full of hidden details that allow the fit to cleverly adapt to the changing needs of pregnancy and breastfeeding – always working with a woman's body, rather than against it. Expect to find breezy dresses with easy nursing access, directional denim with built-in bump support, and maternity essentials including super soft lingerie and laid-back leggings.

Job Description

Redefining maternity wear for a new generation, Seraphine's collections are intelligently designed and developed in London to help you maintain your sense of self – and style –through pregnancy. Inspired by the fashion landscape, these trend- led pieces are full of hidden details that allow the fit to cleverly adapt to the changing needs of pregnancy and breastfeeding – always working with a woman's body, rather than against it. Expect to find breezy dresses with easy nursing access, directional denim with built-in bump support, and maternity essentials including super soft lingerie and laid-back leggings.

The Merchandise Assistant plays a vital support role in the Merchandising team, ensuring the right products are in the right place, at the right time, and in the right quantities. This role is responsible for maximising the profitability of each line by working closely with the Buying team and suppliers to help plan and build the product ranges.

Product and Range Management

• Act as the guardian of the critical path, liaising with suppliers to ensure it is up to date and stock is delivered in a timely manner.
• Support your Assistant Merchandiser/ Merchandiser with collating sales reporting, general administration, and analysis.
• Ensure item numbers and purchase orders are raised and approved in a timely manner.

Trading & Insight

• Identify trends and review sales performance for your department categories.
• Collaborate with the Buying department on your category, working with the Buying Assistant to drive forward trade.

Collaboration & Supplier Management

• Build relationships with suppliers, serving as the go-to person for any queries around stock intake.
• Work as part of a strong team, collaborating with the buying department on your category, working with the Buying Assistant to drive forward trade.

About You

You don’t need to have all the answers. We’re looking for someone who is curious, commercially minded and excited about building a career in fashion merchandising. You don’t need to know everything on day one – we’re looking for genuine fashion passion, commercial curiosity and the drive to learn.

• Strong analytical and Excel skills.
• Great organisation and attention to detail.
• A genuine interest in fashion, retail and what’s happening in the market.
• The ability to work at pace and manage competing priorities.
• A proactive approach to problem solving.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships.
• A team-first attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Fashion degree, retail or store experience is beneficial, but we’re interested in your potential as well as your experience.

What We Can Offer You

This isn’t just a job supporting a merchandising team - it’s an opportunity to learn how fashion works commercially and build the foundations for a long-term career. You’ll work alongside experienced Buyers and Merchandisers, giving you exposure to the decisions behind our ranges and the opportunity to understand how product moves from an idea to the customer.

You’ll develop your skills across sales analysis, stock management, critical path, supplier relationships and trading, while gaining a real understanding of how a fashion business operates. As your confidence and experience grow, so can your career. We’ll give you the support, learning opportunities and hands‑on experience to help you take your next step in merchandising.

And because you’ll be part of NEXT Wholly Owned Brands, you’ll have the opportunity to work across a portfolio of fashion and lifestyle brands, surrounded by people who are encouraged to be curious, challenge convention and bring new ideas to the table.

About Us

Lipsy is a London-based fashion brand that’s bold, dynamic, and always evolving. We create trend-led designs with a signature feminine edge, blending sophistication with unapologetic glamour. From statement-making eveningwear to effortlessly chic everyday looks, every piece is designed to make women feel confident, empowered, and unstoppable. The Lipsy woman knows what she wants - she’s ambitious, stylish, and ready to own every moment, whether she’s commanding the boardroom or turning heads at an exclusive event.

About The Team

• 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
• 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
• Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through our online benefits platform
• Company performance based bonus
• Early VIP access to sale stock via Direct to Desk
• Life assurance
• Sharesave scheme
• Annual Travel Card Loan
• Sample Sales
• Fantastic L&D opportunities
• Flexi-Hour Scheme
• Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
• Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
• Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.