Buying Placement Opportunity

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated student to join their Buying team for a 52-week placement. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the luxury fashion sector while providing essential administrative support. You'll work closely with Merchandisers, Product Developers, and Designers to help curate exciting product ranges. Ideal candidates will be proactive, organized, and possess strong communication skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start your career in Buying and immerse yourself in the dynamic world of fashion.

Benefits

Company bonus scheme

Exceptional training

Inspiring working environment

Qualifications

• Passion for luxury fashion industry.
• Proactive and organized with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide admin support for the Buying team.
• Track and log sample orders and assist with product management.
• Stay informed about current fashion trends.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Time Management

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Currently in second year of studies

Job description

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We are looking for a talented and engaged student to join our Buying team as a Buying Placement.

This role will support admin tasks and work alongside Merchandisers, Product Developers, and Designers to deliver balanced and exciting ranges for all areas of the Reiss brand.

You will currently be in your second year of studies and available for a 52-week placement starting from July.

Who you are

• Previous shop floor or head office retail experience is preferred but not essential.
• You have a passion for a career in the luxury fashion industry.
• You are proactive and good at problem solving.
• You can work confidently both in a team and independently, on your own initiative.
• You are highly organized with strong time management skills.
• You have excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

What you’ll be doing

• Providing admin support for the Buying team.
• Tracking and logging sample orders.
• Assisting with managing and maintaining the Product Pull Outs rails.
• Supporting with identifying best and worst sellers from reports to build presentations.
• Keeping Retail, E-commerce, Press, Visual Merchandising, & Franchise teams updated on product selection to help drive sales.
• Staying informed about current fashion trends online and in retail, and presenting findings to the Buyer and Designers to develop your product knowledge.
• Contributing commercial ideas and insights to support team decisions.

What we’ll do for you

• Provide an inspiring working environment and exceptional training to help build your career.
• Company bonus scheme.
• And many more benefits.

If you want to kick-start your career in Buying, don’t miss out — apply now!