Buying Assistant (Europe) | LOOKFANTASTIC

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Buying Assistant at a leading global technology group. This role offers the chance to work with market-leading brands in a fast-paced e-commerce environment. You will manage critical paths, collaborate with various teams, and drive business growth through strategic partnerships. With ample opportunities for progression and development, this position is perfect for those passionate about beauty and retail. Enjoy enhanced leave, a supportive work environment, and access to bespoke training programs. Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that values your contributions.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

On-site gym access

Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands

Subsidised bus pass

Access to on-site barber

Referral bonus up to £1000

Access to in-house GP

Access to CBT therapist

Anniversary gifts for long service

Qualifications

• Experience in online retailing and e-commerce environments is essential.
• Strong communication skills are crucial for internal and external interactions.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the critical path and communicate changes effectively.
• Collaborate with UK Buying Team to ensure campaign success.
• Monitor competitor activity and pricing through weekly analysis.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

E-commerce Experience

Team Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Commercial Focus

Detail Orientation

Proactive Work Ethic

Beauty Retail Experience

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Buying Assistant (Europe) | LOOKFANTASTIC, Manchester

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THG

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Manchester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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About THG

We’re a fast-moving, global technology group that specialises in taking brands direct to consumers. We’re home to a portfolio of leading brands and sites including Myprotein, ESPA, LOOKFANTASTIC, and Cult Beauty, all of which are powered by our fully integrated digital commerce ecosystem, THG Ingenuity.

We handle everything in-house, including technology, content creation, e-commerce, marketing, manufacturing, new product development, and logistics. This comprehensive approach ensures we can fully realise our vision and maintain our leadership in a rapidly evolving global industry.

Life at THG Beauty

We’re home to market-leading websites like Lookfantastic, Skinstore, Dermstore, Cult Beauty and the beauty subscription box brand Glossybox. And our portfolio of premium brands includes the likes of ESPA, Ameliorate and Grow Gorgeous – all of which are loved and trusted by millions of fans worldwide. We also partner with a network of more than 19,000 influencers to ensure brands can reach their audience anywhere in the world. It’s an incredibly exciting time to be joining the team.

Why be a Buying Assistant at THG Beauty?

You will join a multi-brand, dynamic team of true beauty enthusiasts, with the opportunity to work cross-functionally with the wider category-led Buying team. You will also have the opportunity to work with market leading brands and internal teams across the Lookfantastic business to drive continued sales and profit growth. By driving strong joint business plans with each of our brand partners, you will have the opportunity to grow and develop your category with ample opportunity for progression and development.

As a Buying Assistant, you will:

• Manage the accurate management of the critical path, amending and communicating any changes in a timely fashion to meet deadlines
• Work closely with UK Buying Team, gathering when relevant EU specifics information for EU key campaigns and checking campaign is live in EU in the time frame agreed
• Work closely across teams within LOOKFANTASTIC such as Merchandising & Marketing to ensure a seamless process when launching products and brands, communicating changes
• Support on exploring EU new business brands opportunity and gathering all information needed.
• Manage funding forms to achieve accurate support for the business & aid the accounts department in solving discrepancies.
• Coordinate and maintain the company supplier contact list.
• Keep abreast of competitor activity, pricing, promotions and assortment with a weekly comp shop.

What skills and experience do I need for this role?

• Online retailing is a fast-paced working environment so possessing the ability to prioritise and re-prioritise will be the key to success in this role.
• Be able to work as part of a team as well as work autonomously.
• Proactive approach to managing own workload.
• Uses initiative to solve problems
• Organised and detail conscious
• Keen and enthusiastic with a desire to take on new responsibilities and progress within the company.
• A strong commercial and customer focus.
• An excellent communicator both internally and externally.
• Beauty retail experience.
• Experience of working in an E-commerce environment.

Additional nice to have:

What’s in it for me?

• Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team.
• Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider.

Enhanced Leave

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Don’t want to work on your birthday? We don’t either! Enjoy your day off on us!
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.
• Up to 10 days compassionate leave.
• Buy back up to 3 days each year.
• Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP.
• Access our in-house CBT therapist.
• Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa.
• State-of-the-art on-site gym.
• Access to our on-site physio.

Other Perks

• Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.
• Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.
• On-site staff shop.
• Access to on-site barber.
• Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation.
• Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service.

THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you haven't heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further.