Assistant Buyer - Watches

TN United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the luxury retail sector is seeking an Assistant Buyer to join their Buying Team in Leicester. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in buying, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while driving profitability. This role involves collaboration with various stakeholders and requires a flair for product and trend innovation.

Qualifications

• Proven background at an Assistant Buyer level.
• Experience in preparing and delivering range and product proposals.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing weekly trade reports and presenting to the team.
• Negotiations, range building, and product development.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Negotiation

Trend Analysis

Product Development

Job description

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Here at Watches of Switzerland Group, we are looking for an Assistant Buyer to join the Buying Team at our Head Office in Leicester.

Under the guidance of the Senior Buyer, your responsibilities will include analyzing weekly trade reports, presenting to the wider team, negotiations, range building, product development, and liaising with all necessary internal and external stakeholders.

About You

• A proven background at an Assistant Buyer level
• A flair for product, trend, and innovation
• Ability to coordinate a number of competing priorities
• Ability to work within a budget whilst still being able to trade profit opportunities on a continual basis
• Ability to manage and coach to deliver outstanding results as part of a team
• Able to shape and plan a range for retail
• Experience in preparing and delivering range and product proposals
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills