Buying Admin Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent fashion brand is seeking a Buyers Admin Assistant to support the Buyer in managing product collections. This full-time, permanent role based at their Manchester Head Office offers a chance to gain hands-on experience in the dynamic fashion buying process. Candidates should possess a passion for fashion, strong organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Competitive compensation and benefits, including holiday and a company bonus scheme, are provided.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company bonus scheme

Company pension plan

Free on-site Parking

Birthday Day Off

Qualifications

• Passion for fashion and understanding of buying processes.
• 1-2 years experience in retail or fashion is beneficial, but not essential.
• Knowledge of the buying calendar and product lifecycle is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Buyer and B&M team.
• Raise and update purchase orders and maintain product data.
• Conduct market research to support product development.

Skills

Time-management

Attention to detail

Communication

Numeracy

Proactive attitude

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

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The Couture Club, founded in 2015, is a Manchester based fashion brand that is on a mission to create the best Club on the planet.

Every garment is designed in house at The Couture Club Headquarters with passion, care & attention to detail.

We make Luxury fashion accessible to all, creating a community where everyone can look and feel their best, effortlessly & affordably. We are obsessed about being Courageous, Curious and Resilient in our pursuit to bring people together, through not only our clothes, but our culture itself.

Aswe continue to grow, we're looking for a passionate and driven Buyers Admin Assistant to support our Buyer and play a key role in shaping our collections. This is the perfect opportunity for someone eager to begin their career in fashion buying and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Buyer and wider B&M team across both Menswear and Womenswear
• Raise and update purchase orders accurately
• Support with data entry, ensuring product data is accurately maintained in internal systems
• Liaise with suppliers to track product and delivery updates.
• Communicate effectively with internal departments including Merchandising, Design and Marketing.
• Support with trade reporting including sales performance, bestsellers, and stock levels.
• Assist with ad hoc reporting and analysis as required by the Buyer.
• Conduct competitor and market research to support product development and trend forecasting.
• Assist with range planning and the preparation of the showroom for internal meetings and sign offs.

What We’re Looking For:

• A genuine passion for fashion and a strong interest in the buying process
• A good understanding of The Couture Club brand and our customer
• Highly organised with great time-management skills and attention to detail.
• Strong numeracy skills and confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, reactive environment
• Proactive can-do attitude and a willingness to learn
• 1-2 years previous experience in a retail or fashion environment (internships, work experience or part-time roles) is a bonus - but not essential.
• Knowledge of the buying calendar and product lifecycle is beneficial.

Salary: Up to £24,800 per year (depending on experience)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Manchester Head Office

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company bonus scheme
• Company pension plan
• Free on-site Parking
• Birthday Day Off

Ready to Join Us?

• If you're excited about starting your career in fashion buying and want to be part of a creative and dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and a short cover letter explaining why you'd be a great fit for The Couture Club.