Merchandise Assistant

We’re currently recruiting for Merchandise Assistants to join our ever growing fashion team. You will own the achievement of the Critical Path in terms of guaranteeing that stock is receipted into the business and processed in a timely manner through to the product going live. You will work with the team and suppliers whilst providing admin support to progress results. This role is responsible for maximising the profitability of each line via the website.

Key Responsibilities:

• The guardian of the critical path liaising with suppliers ensuring it is up to date to ensure stock is delivered in a timely manner
• Identifying trends and reviewing sales performance for your department categories
• Building relationships with our suppliers and be the go to person for any queries around stock intake
• Supporting your Assistant Merchandiser and Merchandiser with collating sales reporting and general admin and analysis
• Collaborating with the buying department on your category, working with the Buying Assistant to drive forward trade

Criteria:

• Strong analytical skills and a love of Excel - spreadsheets are the one!
• Strong team ethos – working together and building excellent relationships with your team along with all other key partnerships.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• An awareness of high street, catwalk and competitor key trends.
• Great problem solving skills.
• The ability to manage your own time.
• Retail/store experience would be beneficial

Benefits:

• 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
• Digital GP Service for help at home
• 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
• Start the weekend early, finish at 4.30 pm on Fridays!
• 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.

Wellbeing

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.