Senior Assistant Merchandiser

Votresommelier; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in fashion retail is seeking a Senior Assistant Merchandiser to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will oversee the daily operations of the Merchandising department, ensuring optimal stock levels and sales forecasting. You will collaborate with buying teams and participate in trade meetings, driving performance and identifying growth opportunities. This position offers personal development opportunities, a competitive salary, and a range of attractive benefits, including employee discounts and a discretionary bonus scheme. If you are passionate about online retail and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Employee discount

Personal development opportunities

Employee sample sales

Access to LinkedIn learning materials

25 days paid annual leave

Discretionary bonus scheme

Private medical care scheme

Flexible benefits allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Assistant Merchandiser in Fashion Retail.
• Strong computer skills, particularly in Excel and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Merchandising department.
• Forecast sales and stock levels to meet targets.
• Evaluate department performance and identify opportunities.

Skills

Merchandising

Sales Forecasting

Stock Management

Team Management

Communication Skills

Excel

Reporting Tools

Diversity and Inclusion Strategies

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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ASOS is one of the UK's top fashion and beauty destinations, expanding globally at a rapid pace. Our values are to be authentic, brave, and creative, and we live and breathe these in everything we do. The ASOS Merchandising team ensures that we have the right products, at the right time, in the right place, and in the right quantities. They work closely with the buying teams to plan and build the ranges, taking control of stock levels to maximise profit. Without merchandisers, there would be no stock to sell!

What You'll Be Doing

1. Responsible for the smooth running of the day-to-day operations of the Merchandising department
2. Forecasting sales and stock levels to achieve sales plans and margin/profit targets for the department
3. Monitoring department performance and identifying opportunities, as well as potential risks/losses
4. Working closely with the Buying teams to successfully range plan for the department
5. Participating in trade meetings with Heads of and Directors
6. Evaluating the department's operations, focusing on lead times and overall performance
7. Developing and managing Merchandising Administrators to encourage their growth
8. Managing the WSSI and supporting trade plans
9. Supporting our culture by driving Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategies

Who We'd Like to Meet

1. Proven experience as an Assistant Merchandiser in a Fashion Retail business
2. Experience in planning weekly sales, stock, and intake management
3. The confidence to manage and own a category, including participating in weekly trade meetings
4. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships internally and externally at all levels
5. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
6. Experience managing and developing team members (desirable)
7. Strong computer skills, particularly in Excel and MS Office applications
8. Knowledge of reporting tools is desirable
9. A passion and interest in online retail, especially ASOS.com!

Benefits

• Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)
• Personal development opportunities across the business (ASOS Develops)
• Employee sample sales
• Access to a wide range of LinkedIn learning materials
• 25 days paid annual leave plus an extra celebration day
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Private medical care scheme
• Flexible benefits allowance, which can be taken as extra cash or used towards other benefits

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Marketing and Sales
• Industry: Retail