Buyers Assistant - Womenswear

Leapfrog Recruitment Consultants; Daliburgh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable retail group in Daliburgh is seeking a Buyer's Assistant for their Womenswear division. This part-time role involves supporting the Buyer in product development and communication with suppliers while also offering full training for those new to the industry. Ideal for recent graduates or school leavers with a genuine interest in fashion.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in fashion and eagerness to learn.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Strong communication skills and can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support the Buyer in coordination of product development.
• Prepare and manage samples for meetings.
• Assist with supplier communication and tracking orders.
• Participate in product fit reviews.
• Contribute to range planning and sales analysis.
• Conduct packaging checks on incoming products.
• Respond to store queries accurately.
• Monitor fashion trends and competitor activity.

Skills

Interest in fashion

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Organised

Collaborative

Education

Recent graduate or school leaver

Job description

Our client, a well-established and growing retail group, is seeking a Buyer's Assistant to support their Womenswear division. A brilliant opportunity for someone looking to develop a long-term career in fashion buying within a collaborative and supportive environment! This is a part-time position (20-35 hours per week).

Duties

• Supporting the Buyer in the coordination of product development, sampling and delivery processes.
• Preparing and managing samples for internal meetings and fit sessions.
• Assisting with supplier communication including sending tech packs, approving trims and tracking orders.
• Participating in product fit reviews and ensuring readiness of all materials.
• Contributing to range planning and analysing sales data to inform future buying decisions.
• Conducting packaging and labelling checks on incoming products.
• Responding to store queries with accurate and friendly communication.
• Developing awareness of the retail calendar and seasonal product launches.
• Monitoring fashion trends and competitor activity to generate fresh ideas.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in fashion and an eagerness to learn the ins and outs of retail buying. No prior experience is required, though some academic or informal exposure to fashion would be beneficial. Applicants should be detail-oriented, organised and collaborative, with strong communication skills and a can-do attitude. This position is ideal for a recent graduate, school leaver or individual looking to enter the industry with full training and support provided.

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