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Merchandiser (Sportswear)

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ASOS.com

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • London
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need a strong understanding of fashion trends, excellent analytical skills, experience in merchandising, and a passion for sportswear to succeed in this role.
  • You will analyze market trends, select and source sportswear products, manage inventory, collaborate with teams for promotions, and ensure accurate product presentation to enhance sales.

Requirements

  • Has a proven track record in Merchandising within a fast-paced and rapidly changing global Retailer
  • Demonstrates the ability to drive the success of a department through creative and commercial thinking
  • Demonstrates the ability to gain buy in from the team and management to potentialize opportunities
  • Embraces and champions the benefits of change within the wider team
  • Can confidently present the department performance and strategy to the team and management
  • Shows a great understanding of the ASOS customer and customer segmentation and reflects this in decision making
  • Demonstrates a commercial and analytical mindset, using data and insights to leverage opportunities that successfully contribute to the department and wider ASOS strategy
  • Uses relevant market insights to aid decision making and achieve the best outcome for the business
  • Shows strong awareness of current trends, Retail market conditions and opportunities within a Global context
  • Builds great relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers
  • Has an effective and inclusive management style, role modelling positive behaviours and providing the team with clear direction and development
  • Has strong systems skills, including advanced Excel and relevant trading systems.

Responsibilities

  • Working to deliver the planned sales and profitability of your department through effective planning and in-season trading
  • Regularly analysing department performance to maximise commercial opportunities
  • Working alongside your Buyer to ensure a commercial range is offered to the customer whilst ensuring both ASOS’ and the Department strategy are adhered to, taking into account OTB, Options, price, ALB and global requirements
  • Through strategic planning and trading of the department, managing the intake and OTB to deliver the stock requirements of the business
  • Developing and building strong relationships with suppliers
  • Providing an appropriate level of data analysis and insights that can be shared with relevant teams to aid decision making and gain buy in for ideas
  • Regularly meeting suppliers and brands for the department to ensure that key messages and movements in forecast are communicated clearly
  • Working collaboratively with supply base to innovate solutions and processes within production planning and critical path management
  • Constantly seeking opportunities to maximise both intake and profit margin against plan
  • Developing short term and long term department strategies with the Buyer to maximise department profit
  • Driving, adapting and adjusting department strategy in season based on trade performance
  • Resolving issues that may arise and working collaboratively with Buying and other relevant teams to come up with effective solutions
  • Reviews KPIs regularly to ensure that the BTA is realistic, highlighting changes to team and management
  • Demonstrating a global mindset, discussing and sharing opportunities and risks with other depts to influence global strategy and drive divisional performance
  • Seeking opportunities to improve ways of working and systems use to trade more effectively globally, sharing knowledge with the team
  • Managing and developing a high-performing team of AMs and MAs through regular 1:1s, honest and constructive feedback. Providing an environment which encourages all team members to provide ideas and suggestions

FAQs

What is the primary role of a Merchandiser in the ASOS Sportswear department?

The primary role of a Merchandiser in the ASOS Sportswear department is to ensure that the right products are available at the right time, place, and quantity. This involves effective planning and in-season trading to drive the planned sales and profitability of the department.

What qualifications or experience is necessary for this Merchandiser position?

The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in Merchandising within a fast-paced and rapidly changing global retailer, along with strong analytical and commercial thinking skills.

How does this role contribute to the overall success of ASOS?

This role contributes by regularly analyzing department performance, managing stock levels, and developing strategies that align with ASOS' objectives. By maximizing commercial opportunities and driving profitability, the Merchandiser directly impacts the business's success.

What skills are particularly valued for this position?

Valued skills for this position include commercial and analytical mindset, strong relationship-building acumen with internal stakeholders and suppliers, data analysis capabilities, effective management style, and proficiency in advanced Excel and relevant trading systems.

What kind of working environment does ASOS promote for its employees?

ASOS promotes an inclusive and creative working environment where employees are encouraged to be their true selves, with support for those who may need adjustments during the hiring process or in their roles.

What benefits are offered to employees in this role?

Benefits include an employee discount, personal development opportunities, sample sales, access to LinkedIn learning materials, 25 days of annual leave plus an extra celebration day, a discretionary bonus scheme, and private medical care.

How does the Merchandiser collaborate with other teams?

The Merchandiser collaborates closely with the buying teams to ensure a commercial range is offered, engages with suppliers for effective communication regarding forecasts, and works with other departments to influence global strategy and drive divisional performance.

What opportunities for growth are available for someone in this position?

Employees can take advantage of ASOS Develops, which offers personal development opportunities across the business, as well as access to various learning materials and a supportive environment to provide ideas and suggestions for improvement.

ASOS.com

Be whoever you want to be @ ASOS 🌟

Fashion & Arts
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2000
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We exist to give people the confidence to be whoever they want to be, and that goes for our people too. At ASOS, you’re free to be your true self without judgment, and channel your creativity into a platform used by millions. Whatever your role, ASOS will encourage you to be you, fulfilling your creative potential with our global reach. Push boundaries, and challenge expectations. We’re determined to succeed, so we’ll trust you to deliver. Help drive our journey to becoming the global fashion destination for 20-somethings At ASOS our 3,000+ employees are immersed in the creative worlds and have a truly entrepreneurial attitude. Our ASOSers are authentic, brave, creative and disciplined to the core and find ways to blend our passion for fashion with cutting edge technology. Sound up your street? Join us.

Benefits

  • Employee Discount

    The most asked-about benefit! As an ASOSer, you’ll receive an exclusive employee discount. You can also nominate a family member or friend to share your discount with.

  • Pension

    Retirement might not be on your mind right now, but it’s important to prep for it. We offer matched contributions up to 5% to help you save.

  • Private Medical Care scheme

    If you join our Private Medical Care scheme, you’ll get fast and effective access to medical cover.

  • Bonus

    What we achieve is always a team effort. That’s why we offer a discretionary bonus scheme which rewards you based on the company performance and your individual performance.

  • Your birthday off!

    Who wants to work on their birthday?! All ASOSers get a day off during their birthday week, in addition to 25 days of annual leave.