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Assistant Merchandiser (Love & Roses)
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Senior Assistant Merchandiser – Love & Roses / Merchandising Department
About NEXT Wholly Owned Brands
At NEXT Wholly Owned Brands, we’re a dynamic collective of fashion and lifestyle brands. From founding Lipsy in 1998 to joining the UK’s largest fashion retailer, NEXT, in 2008, we’ve grown into a group of bold, design-led brands—each shaping its own unique identity.
We thrive on creativity, innovation, and a team-driven ambition to deliver outstanding results. Here, individuality is celebrated, curiosity is welcomed, and challenging the norm is how we succeed.
About Love & Roses
Love & Roses exists for the woman who defies conventions. She sets trends through unique styles, playful prints, and exceptional fabrics.
Role Purpose
As the Senior Assistant Merchandiser, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the Merchandiser by managing day-to-day operations, ensuring deadlines are met, and supporting the Merchandise Assistant (MA). This position is key to achieving department KPIs, maintaining profitability, and driving trade success.
Key focus areas:
- Deputising for the Merchandiser in their absence.
- Overseeing the Merchandising department to meet financial and commercial goals.
- Aligning with the Buyer to plan and trade merchandising strategies.
Responsibilities
Department Management & Trading
- Manage the smooth functioning of the Merchandising department and meet all deadlines.
- Work with the Merchandiser to forecast sales, stock levels, and margin targets, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Monitor performance to identify growth opportunities and mitigate risks/losses.
- Optimise profit margins by reviewing size ratios, return rates, and inventory alignment with customer demand.
- Ensure intake targets are achieved and launch products efficiently and on time.
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Strategy & Analysis
- Develop a deep understanding of product performance across all sales channels and techniques to influence results.
- Contribute to department strategy by proposing innovative, commercially successful solutions.
- Conduct and interpret ad hoc analyses, translating insights into actionable recommendations.
Team Development
- Guide the Merchandise Assistant (MA) in their development by setting measurable objectives and offering flexible mentorship.
- Manage the MA’s workload, ensuring tasks are prioritised effectively for maximum impact.
In this role, you’ll gain direct experience in category management, stakeholder collaboration, and Buyer relationship-building.
Technical & Behaviouoral Requirements
- Industry experience: Proven track record as an Assistant Merchandiser in fashion or apparel—preferably with LUXSIGNET, N-Launch, or similar tools.
- Analytical rigor: Strong ability to process data, spot trends, and propose data-driven decisions.
- Stakeholder communication: Confidence in attending weekly trade meetings and engaging with colleagues and vendors.
- Extension capability: As a Senior Assistant Merchandiser, you should demonstrate category ownership experience and performance oversight.
- Key traits:
- Proactive mindset
- Attention to detail
- Thrive under pressure
- Challenging ‘the way we’ve always done it’
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Benefits at Lipsy & NEXT
As part of NEXT, your role comes with a comprehensive benefits package:
Financial & Retail Rewards
- 25% discount on most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap*, and Victoria’s Secret* purchases (*online and in-store)
- 10% off most partner brands and up to 15% off Branded Beauty
- Access to exclusive Disc US and Direct to Desk stock pick
Wellbeing & Lifestyle
- Hot deals and exclusive offers through our 3,500+ partner retailers
- Performance-based bonus
- Direct to Work premium: Online + instore discounts, plus free same-day collection from work or local store
- Generic life assurance
- Sharesave scheme
Growth & Development
- Fantastic L&D opportunities including training?
- Flexi-Hours Scheme for enhanced work-life balance
Community & Support
- Wellhub: Flexible monthly gym memberships, online fitness apps, and personal training deals
- Support Networks: Access to empowerment groups to drive colleague connection
Equal opportunities and accessibility: We strive to support all candidates and provide adjustments during recruitment. If you need help with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, please get in touch via careers@lipsy.co.uk (quote Workplace Adjustments) or call 0207 436 2000.
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