Assistant Merchandiser (Topshop)

Company Description

TOPSHOP and TOPMAN are iconic British fashion brands with 60 years of heritage. Headquartered in London, the brands have over 2 million customers globally through the ASOS platform and generate brand sales of approximately £200m. Our mission is to unlock the best of fashion for everyone, with creativity and innovation at our core. Following the formation of a joint venture between ASOS and HEARTLAND in October 2024, ASOS is creating a standalone cross-functional team dedicated to unlocking the growth potential of TOPSHOP and TOPMAN. The brands will benefit from ASOS infrastructure and resources while maintaining the creative freedom and agility of standalone brands. Over the next 12 months, TOPSHOP and TOPMAN will expand their offline and online retail presence with the launch of Topshop.com and new wholesale partnerships.

Job Description

ASOS is one of the UK's top fashion and beauty destinations, expanding rapidly on a global scale. Our values are to be authentic, brave and creative, which we live in everything we do. The ASOS Merchandising team ensures 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 ranges, taking control of stock levels to maximise profit. Without merchandisers, there would be no stock to sell!

Your Role

• 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 department performance and identifying opportunities, as well as potential risk/loss
• Working closely with the Buying teams to successfully range plan for the department
• Participating in trade meetings with Heads of and Directors
• Evaluating the running of the department, focusing on lead times and general performance
• Developing and managing an MA to encourage their development
• Managing the WSSI and supporting trade plans

Qualifications

About You

• You're passionate about fashion, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and understand what our 20-something TOPSHOP/TOPMAN customer loves. You bring solid merchandising experience, strong commercial awareness, and the confidence to support and own key areas of the business while building great relationships across teams and suppliers.
• Experience as an Assistant Merchandiser or within a fashion retail Merchandising team
• Strong understanding of 20-something culture and the TOPSHOP/TOPMAN customer, with trend awareness
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to communicate clearly at all levels
• Experience managing weekly sales, stock, and intake, plus confidence contributing to trade meetings
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills; knowledge of reporting tools is a bonus

Benefits

• Employee discount (ASOS discount!)
• Employee sample sales
• 25 days paid annual leave plus an extra celebration day for a special moment
• Private medical care scheme
• Fixed annual payment in addition to salary each year, as an extra thank you
• Opportunity for personalised learning and in-the-moment experiences that enable you to thrive and excel in your role

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