Merchandiser Review
at ASOS
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Procurement
London
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
3.3 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
3/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
I manage a selection of brands we sell on ASOS and our curated range from each. I plan each brand relating to stock we buy, managing stock in to the business, our pricing strategy and branded relationship.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I've really enjoyed the learning material, although fitting it in alongside your job can be challenging.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have done a situational leadership course where I learnt new skills, otherwise this FTL apprenticeship is by far the best opportunity I've had to develop myself. Learning new skills so far across self-awareness, culture, inclusion, diversity, equality, time management.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
It's really well structured although I would appreciate more facetime with my Coach.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
My employer understands the time commitment so in this sense they are supporting, however that's as far as it goes.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I would benefit from more facetime with my coach.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
So far, I've learnt and been made aware of invaluable management techniques and skills, helping me manage my team, manage upwards and manage difficult conversations. ASOS does not provide much training for soft skills so it's been great.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Yes although I don't think they're well advertised.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend ASOS to a friend?
No
Why?
I think if you're already working in fashion then I would recommend, otherwise I think that the recognition and reward it not enough at ASOS and within fashion as a whole.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to ASOS?
It may seem daunting but it's worth it, an amazing opportunity!
