Brand & Footwear Assistant Buyer: Trend-Driven Growth

Next Careers; Leicester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking an Assistant Buyer specializing in Footwear to develop a commercially successful product range. The role requires building relationships with suppliers and analyzing data to enhance customer shopping experiences. Successful candidates will have experience in fashion buying, strong organizational skills, and a proactive approach. This full-time position is based in Enderby, Leicester, and offers a salary range of £33,000 - £45,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Assistant Buyer within a fashion department ideally experience within Footwear.
• A strong eye for product is a must!
• Analytical skills needed to identify positive and negative selling products.
• Confident, enthusiastic, and proactive approach to the job role.
• Exceptional communicator at all levels.
• Quick and natural problem solver with strong organizational skills.
• Experience in Menswear is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage specific brand ownership and forge strong relationships with brand partners.
• Improve online customer shopping experience for brands.
• Identify seasonal fashion trends and react to market shifts.
• Support new brand onboarding with the Buyer.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Purchasing

Organizational skills

AS400

Math

Pricing

Analysis Skills

Merchandising

Microsoft Excel

Retail Math

Administrative Experience

Negotiation

Job description

A leading retail company is seeking an Assistant Buyer specializing in Footwear to develop a commercially successful product range. The role requires building relationships with suppliers and analyzing data to enhance customer shopping experiences. Successful candidates will have experience in fashion buying, strong organizational skills, and a proactive approach. This full-time position is based in Enderby, Leicester, and offers a salary range of £33,000 - £45,000 depending on experience.