Senior Merchandiser- NET-A-PORTER

NET-A-PORTER delivers incredible fashion for incredible women. As the world’s leading luxury retailer with the most authoritative product edit globally, the site offers the ultimate curation of fashion from the most coveted designer brands, the most exceptional assortment of fine watches and precious jewelry, and more than 200 specialist beauty brands. Its discerning edit places special emphasis on highlighting the creativity and promise of the next generation of fashion talent via the Vanguard, a program for emerging brands. Consideration for environmental and social impact increasingly shapes the product offering, and the launch of the NET SUSTAIN platform, was created to showcase brands that place sustainability at the core of their product. Uniting content and commerce to deliver an immersive and inspiring customer experience, NET-A-PORTER speaks to a global community and features a dedicated editorial vertical with PORTER, which is renowned for its award-winning content featuring a diverse range of incredible women. NET-A-PORTER champions unparalleled customer service offering express worldwide shipping to more than 170 countries including same or next-day delivery to the UK, US, Hong Kong, Germany, France, Australia and Singapore, a seamless shopping experience across all devices, luxurious packaging, easy returns and a multi-lingual customer care and personal shopping team that is available 24/7, 365 days a year. A pioneer of personal shopping and client relations services for the digital era in 2000, NET-A-PORTER continues to innovate and strengthen its offering, with virtual styling, invitation only digital exclusives, and a world class suite of specialized offers for EIPs, (Extremely Important People), the brand’s most loyal and valuable customers. NET-A-PORTER is part of YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP. NET-A-PORTER are now seeking a talented Senior Merchandiser to join the team. Reporting into the Merchandising Manager, you will be tasked with supporting in all aspects of the merchandising process to plan, forecast and trade a department, which ties in with the business’ strategic direction, maximizing the profit opportunities for the company. Some of the essentials for you to know are: Location: Our Westfield office in Shepherd's Bush Reporting into:  Merchandising Manager Direct reports: 2 Besides a competitive salary, we can offer you: Performance bonus schemes dependent on the type of role you are in A pension that both you and the company contribute too A portal with an array of discounts on things like theme park and cinema tickets Our famous staff discount along with exclusive staff sales Private healthcare for you and your family Flexible working A chance to be part of a fun and caring team that support each other Here is a breakdown of what you’ll be doing: Work with Buying Director and Merchandising Manager to create and deliver annual strategy Constantly review seasonal trade and communication of trade to the business Act as key point of contact with internal teams for trade analysis and actions across departments Wholly own and manage In season top line OTB Establish and foster brand relationships Challenge the Merchandising Manager and Merchandising processes to ensure the team is working efficiently and effectively to support the business Work with internal teams to develop working processes in line with team growth e.g. MIS, Operations, Tech Understand and communicate company growth targets, future plans and ventures to the team Deputize for Merchandising Manager Mentor new Merchandisers to the business Recruit a high caliber of individual to the team in line with business values and with potential to be future leaders The type of person we are looking for: Extensive experience in fashion retail merchandising, with an understanding of multi-brand A track record of creating positive impact on business through merchandising Strong leadership skills, setting benchmark for high performing individuals within the company Confidence, assertiveness and persuasion, a real team player – able to build and develop relationships with other internal teams for business improvement Strong negotiation skills Confidence in suggesting calculated risks Demonstrated innovation in commercial thinking - supporting departmental efficiency, improvements and growth needs A passion for product, with good brand awareness From the moment you join the YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP we are committed to making your journey with us inspirational and evolutionary. If you are passionate, committed and thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, then please apply with a CV. YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP is an equal opportunities employer, we encourage people with a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. We recognize and celebrate the benefits that diversity brings to our workplace, our business and our customers. We welcome and will consider all applications regardless of race and nationality, religion, color, sex, pregnancy or related medical conditions, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. If you require any reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please do not hesitate to advise us accordingly. Experience Level: Mid-Senior level Workplace Type: Hybrid YOOX NET-A-PORTER is a leading online luxury and fashion retail business. Made up of four multi-brand online stores, NET-A-PORTER, MR PORTER, THE OUTNET and YOOX, we connect customers to the world’s most coveted brands, bringing them outstanding style and an impeccable service. In addition, YOOX NET-A-PORTER’s Online Flagship Stores support some of the world’s leading luxury brands in powering their own e-commerce destinations. With 4.5 million customers in 180 countries, YOOX NET-A-PORTER takes a localised approach to serving its clientele around the globe through its network of offices and operations across the US, Europe, APAC and joint ventures with Alibaba in China and Symphony Investments in the Middle East. Across all its operations sits YOOX NET A PORTER’s Infinity 2030 strategy, its long-term commitment to drive a more sustainable and circular fashion system. Leveraging more than 20 years of data and insights, YOOX NET-A-PORTER continues to embrace next generation technologies including AI, augmented reality and digital ID to evolve and enhance the customer journey. YOOX NET-A-PORTER is part of Richemont. Geoffroy Lefebvre is the CEO. Follow @YNAP: Instagram/LinkedIn/Twitter/YouTube For more information visit ynap.com