Buying & Development Assistant

Reiss Limited; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fashion is seeking an enthusiastic Buying & Development Assistant to join their Outlet team. In this role, you will collaborate with various teams to develop successful collections and support the buying process. Candidates should be detail-oriented, with strong organizational and communication skills, eager to contribute to a fast-paced environment. Competitive salary, employee discounts, and various benefits offered.

Benefits

Up to 65% employee discount

Company bonus

Aviva DigiCare+ wellbeing services

Medicash health support plan

Workplace pension contributions

Enhanced parental leave policies

Electric Vehicle scheme via Octopus Energy

Cycle to Work programme

Season ticket travel loan

Access to exclusive sample sales

Qualifications

• Passionate about fashion and product development.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in communicating with suppliers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the Buyer in selecting and developing the Outlet collection.
• Manage product critical path and ensure deadlines are met.
• Assist with fabric and product concept sourcing.

Skills

Detail oriented

Organisational skills

Communication

Team player

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Fashion, Business, or related field

Job description

What’s the role about

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Buying & Development Assistant to join our Outlet team. In this dynamic role, you’ll work closely with the Outlet Buying and Development Manager, helping to build commercially successful collections. You’ll support the full buying cycle from range planning to sample management, working cross-functionally with our Mainline, Merchandising, and Technical teams to bring the brand vision to life.

Who you are

• A proactive team player who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Passionate about fashion, product development, and the customer journey
• Detail oriented with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Comfortable communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders across departments
• Commercially aware, with an understanding of the brand’s vision and customer
• Adaptable and solution focused with a positive, can-do attitude

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the Buyer in selecting and developing the Outlet collection, ensuring it aligns with the brand vision
• Assisting with fabric, yarn, and product concept sourcing to support seasonal planning
• Managing development specs and coordinating sample submissions for seasonal buy meetings
• Setting up and maintaining buy boards, store packs, and team trackers
• Attending and contributing to weekly Trade meetings, sample collation, and reporting
• Taking ownership of selected product categories including sketch reviews, fittings, and CP management
• Assisting in negotiating cost prices and supporting supplier relationships to meet target margins
• Managing the product critical path from development to delivery and ensuring deadlines are met

What we offer

• Competitive salary and company bonus.
• Up to 65% employee discount.
• Access to exclusive sample sales.
• Aviva DigiCare+ wellbeing services.
• Medicash health support plan.
• Workplace pension contributions.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Electric Vehicle scheme via Octopus Energy.
• Cycle to Work programme.
• Season ticket travel loan.
• Plus, further workplace benefits.

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#WeAreReiss

We recognise the importance and power of diversity within our business and, as such, we ensure that our people processes are fair, transparent and promote equality of opportunity for all candidates.

It is our pledge that candidates will not be discriminated against on the grounds of gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, age, race, colour, ethnic background, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, religious or similar belief. Every individual will be treated with respect.

We know that some people won’t apply for a role unless they feel they meet all of the requirements listed. We want you to know that finding people who will add to our inspirational culture and have a learning mindset is incredibly important to us. Even if you feel you don’t tick all the boxes, we’d still like to hear from you.