Buying Assistant (Commercial)

House of L Toys; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative and dynamic company is on the lookout for a Buying Assistant to support the Commercial Lead in managing retailers and driving new product development. This role involves a variety of tasks, including sample management, general administration, and competitive shopping to identify opportunities for creative product development. The ideal candidate will have experience in buying administration or as an assistant buyer, with strong organizational skills and a passion for product innovation. With the option to work from home one day a week, this position offers a great balance of collaboration and flexibility.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Work from home option

Travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in buying administration or as an assistant buyer.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage sample preparation and organization for meetings.
• Assist in competitive shopping and product development.
• Support client relationships and communication.

Skills

Sample Management

General Administration

Competitive Shopping

Project Management

Client Communication

Education

Degree in Business or related field

Tools

Data Management Software

Job description

Buying Assistant (Commercial Assistant)

Supporting the Commercial Lead in managing Retailers and new product development.

We are seeking an experienced Buying Administrator or current Assistant Buyer looking for a new challenge, preferably with a focus on creative product development.

Main Tasks

1. Sample Management: Preparing samples for meetings, general sample organization.
2. General Administration: Sending parcels, inputting data, preparing artwork briefs, quote sheets, sample sheets, and design tasks. Preparing files for business trips.
3. Competitive Shopping: Identifying new opportunities related to existing products, ranges, or new brands, with a focus on product development for markets like the UK, Europe, and Australia.
4. Project Tracker: Assisting in managing the project tracker to streamline workflow.
5. Customer Needs Support: Maintaining client relationships through effective communication, gathering necessary information from our supply base for customer inquiries.
6. Preparation for Customer Meetings: Collecting samples, dimensions, and weights to provide accurate product quotes for sales discussions.
7. Post-Meeting Follow-Up: Packing, photographing lines of interest, logging key points and actions, and identifying immediate and future opportunities.
8. Factory/Supply Base Coordination: Communicating with factories, requesting samples, and discussing costs.
9. Travel: Will involve frequent travel opportunities.

Option to work from home one day a week, subject to business needs.