Assistant Merchandiser (Topshop)

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 ensure 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! You will be… 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 the 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, whilst focusing on lead times and general performance Developing and managing an MA to encourage their development Managing the WSSI and supporting trade plans 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 (hello ASOS discount!) Employee sample sales 25 days paid annual leave + an extra celebration day for a special moment Private medical care scheme Fixed Annual Payment in addition to your salary each year, it's just an extra thank you from us Opportunity for personalised learning and in-the-moment experiences that enable you to thrive and excel in your role. Why take our word for it? Search #InsideASOS on our socials to see what life at ASOS is like. TOPSHOP and TOPMAN are iconic British fashion brands with 60 years of heritage. Headquartered in London, the Brands have over 2 million customers across the globe through the ASOS platform and generate brand sales of c£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 within ASOS which is dedicated to unlocking the huge growth potential of the TOPSHOP and TOPMAN brands. The brands will now benefit from ASOS infrastructure and resources while enjoying the creative freedom and agility of standalone brands. The next 12 months for TOPSHOP and TOPMAN will see the expansion of the brands’ offline and online retail presence with the launch of and new wholesale partnerships.