At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and grow online concession accounts for top fashion platforms like ASOS and NEXT.
- Company: Fast-growing D2C fashion brand with a digital-first approach.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, staff discounts, and a creative work culture.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and drive growth in the exciting world of online fashion retail.
- Qualifications: Experience in merchandising and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 45000 £ per year.
Merchandiser - Online Concessions & Marketplace Growth - ASOS / NEXT
Based in Loughton / Essex
Department: Merchandising / Ecommerce
4 days head office based - Fridays wfh
£40 - £45k
About the Brand
Our client is a fast-growing D2C fashion brand focused on delivering trend-led products with a strong digital-first approach. As they continue to expand their online retail partnerships and concession channels, they are now looking for an experienced Merchandiser to drive growth across key third-party platforms including NEXT, ASOS, Boohoo, and PrettyLittleThing (PLT). The successful candidate will have experience in Stock and Inventory management.
Role Overview
We are seeking a commercially driven and highly analytical Merchandiser with proven experience managing online concessions and marketplace accounts within the fashion industry. The successful candidate will take ownership of trading performance across key retail partners, ensuring product availability, strong stock management, effective critical path coordination, and profitable growth of the concessions channel. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced fashion environment, understands online retail trading dynamics, and can use data and insight to maximise sales performance and identify growth opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Concession & Marketplace Management
- Manage and grow online concession accounts across platforms such as NEXT, ASOS, Boohoo, and PLT.
- Build strong working relationships with retail partner merchandising and buying teams.
- Ensure all product launches, uploads, and replenishment activities are executed accurately and on time.
- Monitor platform performance and identify opportunities to increase sales, visibility, and profitability.
- Trading & Analysis
- Analyse weekly sales performance, stock levels, sell-through, margin, and forecasting data.
- Produce trading reports and actionable insights to support commercial decisions.
- Identify best sellers, slow movers, and opportunities for repeat or promotional activity.
- Support pricing, markdown, and stock optimisation strategies.
- Critical Path Management
- Own and manage the critical path from product development through to launch.
- Work closely with design, production, ecommerce, and logistics teams to ensure key deadlines are met.
- Proactively identify and resolve risks or delays within the supply chain and launch calendar.
- Stock & Inventory Management
- Forecast demand and manage intake planning to ensure optimum stock availability.
- Oversee replenishment and allocation across concession partners.
- Maintain healthy stock cover while minimising markdown risk and aged stock.
- Growth & Commercial Development
- Identify opportunities to expand the concessions business through new categories, product opportunities, or retail partnerships.
- Support seasonal planning and trading strategies aligned with company growth targets.
- Contribute ideas to improve operational efficiency and marketplace performance.
Skills & Experience Required
Essential
- Proven experience in a Merchandiser or Assistant Merchandiser role within fashion retail or ecommerce.
- Strong experience managing online concessions or marketplace accounts such as NEXT, ASOS, Boohoo, or PLT.
- Highly analytical with strong commercial awareness and data interpretation skills.
- Experience managing critical paths within a fashion trading environment.
- Strong Excel and reporting skills.
- Excellent organisational and communication abilities.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Experience working within a D2C fashion brand.
- Understanding of ecommerce trading and digital merchandising.
- Experience using merchandising, ERP, or marketplace platforms.
- Knowledge of forecasting and inventory planning tools.
Personal Attributes
- Commercially minded and results-driven.
- Proactive problem solver.
- Detail-oriented with excellent time management.
- Collaborative team player with strong relationship-building skills.
- Passionate about fashion, ecommerce, and online retail growth.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to join a growing fashion brand at an exciting stage of expansion.
- Fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment.
- Staff discount and company benefits.
- Collaborative and creative culture.
MERCHANDISER - FASHION BRAND - MARKET PLACE ASOS/ NEXT £40 - £45k in Loughton employer: House Of Fashion Associates
House Of Fashion Associates is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and collaborative work culture that fosters creativity and innovation in the fast-paced world of pop culture merchandise. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for professional development and career advancement, making it an ideal place for passionate individuals to thrive in their buying careers. Located in Staffordshire, our team enjoys a supportive environment that values each member's contributions and encourages a shared vision for success.
Contact Details:
House Of Fashion Associates Recruitment Team
