Next Plc
Assistant Merchandiser - 12 month FTC Victoria's Secret Head Office, London
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Hours: Monday to Thursday, 9.00am – 5.30pm, Friday 9:00am – 4:30pm
About the role
Our Merchandising team plays a vital role in bringing the Victoria’s Secret customer experience to life – ensuring the right products are available in the right place, at the right time, and in the right quantities. From planning and managing stock intake to monitoring performance and identifying opportunities, the team helps shape how our collections come to market across stores and online, and reviewing sales performance for department categories. As an AM with us, you’ll support the Merchandiser in the running of the department and deputise for them in their absence.
Role Responsibilities
- Responsible for the smooth-running day to day of the Merchandising department- completing dept deadlines
- Forecasting sales and stock levels to achieve sales plans and margin/profit targets for the department with support from merchandiser
- Monitoring the department performance and identifying opportunities, as well as potential risk/loss
- Maximising profit by ensuring size ratios/returns rates are reflective of the customer needs and reviewed accordingly to the website.
- Responsible for ensuring intake targets are achieved and ensuring launch products are delivered in a timely manner.
- Developing a strong understanding of product performance across the various channels and understanding how to impact performance.
- Contributing to department strategy demonstrating an ability to recognise innovative ideas and solutions, which have a commercial gain.
- Running and interpreting any ad hoc analysis required and proposing actions as a result
- Developing your Merchandise Assistant through their development programme, by identifying and setting measurable objectives and developing a flexible management style as appropriate to their needs.
- Managing the Merchandise Assistant’s day to day workload and supporting prioritisation of workload
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Victoria’s Secret UK & IRE is a joint venture between Victoria’s Secret & Co. and Next plc group uniting two global retail leaders to deliver iconic lingerie, seamless service, and standout brand storytelling across our stores and digital platforms.
We’re home to the world’s most-loved lingerie, iconic sleepwear, athleisure, swim, and award-winning fragrances. But it’s our people who make the magic. Our teams create unforgettable customer moments while shaping an inclusive and supportive workplace where individuality is celebrated.
We believe in potential as much as experience. If you’re passionate about the brand, aligned with our values, and excited to grow – even if you don’t tick every box – we’d still love to hear from you.
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So, apply today and help to shape the future of one of the world’s most iconic brands, where every colleague is empowered to feel confident, valued, and unapologetically themselves.
Being part of our iconic world isn’t the only thing we have on offer, you’ll also have access to:
- Set flexible working schedules to suit both the business and your lifestyle
- 25% off a wide selection of styles at Victoria's Secret, Next, Gap in-store
- Exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through Reward Gateway
- Incentives and competitions with amazing prizes that run all year round
- Access to free financial, health, and wellbeing services, including 24/7 digital GP
- Learning and development opportunities, as well as on-the-job training
- Core benefits such as pension contributions and life assurance
Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email UKHR@victoriassecret.co.uk(please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line)
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