Merchandise Assistant

Location | Head Office, Oxford Street, London

Working style | Hybrid

About GAP

In 2021, Next Plc and Gap were delighted to enter into a joint venture, trading the well-loved Gap brand within the UK. We are looking for Merchandise Assistants to be part of the joint venture business supporting the brand as it operates within the Next Plc group.

Today, Gap is represented globally in more than 1400 stores in over 40 countries, and online with headquarters in New York, London, Shanghai, Tokyo and San Francisco. Our clothing celebrates modern optimistic American style, rich in heritage, crafted with care, where our essentials are iconic,

and quality endures. We stand for inclusivity for all; we champion diverse ideas that transcend generations, geographies, and genders. We do more than make clothing, we shape culture.

If you have ideas, are creative, talented, and want to work with other phenomenal people, leaving the world a little better than how we found it, we’d love to meet you.

About the Job

Without our Merchandisers, there would be no product in our stores and on our website! The Gap Merchandising team ensures that we have the right products, in the right place, at the right time and in the right quantities. This role is responsible for maximising the profitability of each line working closely with the US teams and suppliers to plan and build our fabulous product ranges.

Within this role you will…

• Be instrumental in the order management and raising process. From sizing effectively using analysis to accurately raising products on our systems, ensuring products get in the business on time to support sales. You will also be responsible for updating our relevant documents with any order amends from the US.
• Intake management is key to the MAA role. As an MAA you will work with the AM’s to manage the delivery schedule and intake vs planned dates or key product launches. Liaising with supply chain and franchise to support on time delivery will be key to this role.
• Getting stock live on our site rapidly is key to driving sales. Your role is crucial in facilitating this by working with our Next site opps, shoot and US team to chase imagery,product info and get our styles onsite in time.
• Optimising our products online is a focus in this role to support web sales growth. Your role will involve ensuring each product is presented to our customers effectively through description, colour and match back linking as well as ensuring the relevant and key searched product attributes are there against each style. Working with Site opps and Next TP teams will be a major part in this role.
• Our store portfolio is expanding. As an MAA you will support ad hoc analysis where required to drive our sales and contribute to its success.
• Pricing plays a part in the MAA role also. It is key to a positive customer experience. Your role will include actioning any relevant price changes systematically to support this.
• Trade kick starts our week and delving into lessons learnt to drive the business. As an MAA you will support pulling together packs and analysis to aid decision making on the team. We encourage all team members to participate in trade , presenting back any findings and lessons learnt.
• As an MAA you will build on competitor and Gap product knowledge to support day to day trading.

Your Talent…

• Strong attention to detail, a passion for numbers and product is a focus.
• Good teamwork, communication and time management skills are vital
• An individual who thrives in a fast paced environment
• Experience in a retail environment is an advantage but not essential.
• Excel and systems are key to the day to day. A passion for numbers and problem solving is key.

What we can do for you…

• 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
• 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
• 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.