Buying & Product Development Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Redditch; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Buying & Product Development Assistant to support their dynamic team. This role involves scheduling products for sale, maintaining internal schedules, and communicating with guest demonstrators. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational skills and a strong work ethic. With a focus on community engagement and creativity, this position offers potential career progression into buying roles. Join a forward-thinking brand that values flexibility and teamwork in a vibrant work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and time management skills are essential.
• Flexibility and a team-oriented attitude are key for success.

Responsibilities

• Schedule products for sale and maintain internal schedules.
• Communicate with guest demonstrators and manage product queries.
• Generate reports for weekly trade meetings and take minutes.

Skills

Organisation

Attention to Detail

Time Management

PC Skills

Job description

Buying & Product Development Assistant, Redditch

Client: JewelleryMaker

Location: Redditch, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 5

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

JewelleryMaker is a live shopping television and ecommerce brand focused on selling and showcasing bespoke jewellery making products with genuine gemstones. We broadcast daily demonstrations across television platforms (Freeview, Sky & Freesat) and social channels (Facebook, Instagram & TikTok). Community engagement is central to our brand, and we pride ourselves on creating inspiring content and showcasing our customers wearing handmade jewellery.

We are seeking an assistant to support the Buying and Product Development Team with administrative duties. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and time management skills, attention to detail, and a flexible approach. An interest in jewellery making or crafting is beneficial but not essential. There is potential for career progression into buying roles.

Responsibilities:

• Schedule products for sale on appropriate dates and times.
• Maintain internal show schedule documents.
• Communicate with guest demonstrators, brief them on products, and send samples.
• Ensure instructions are uploaded to Sapphire system before shows.
• Manage product queries and resolve issues.
• Develop knowledge of in-house systems for accurate data entry.
• Generate reports for weekly trade meetings.
• Take minutes during meetings.
• Contribute ideas for show themes.

The role's primary goal is to support the team. Duties may evolve, and flexibility is essential.

Skills & Requirements:

• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to perform tasks accurately and promptly.
• Strong work ethic and team-oriented attitude.
• Good PC skills for data entry and presentation.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, with flexibility during busy periods. Salary ranges from £25,000 to £28,000 depending on experience. The office is located in Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 9HF; candidates must be able to commute comfortably.