Fashion Assistant Buyer: Drive Product Growth & Assortment

COS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer is seeking an Assistant Buyer based in London to support product development, enhance sales and profitability, and ensure alignment with customer needs. The ideal candidate will have experience in RTW collections, strong communication skills, and a strategic mindset to drive team collaboration and analytics. This is a full-time permanent position offering competitive benefits including discounts and holiday allowance.

Benefits

25% staff discount

Up to 25 days holiday

Annual health checks

Pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Private health and dental care

Qualifications

• Experience in Ready-To-Wear (RTW) collections for mens or womenswear.
• Knowledge of collaborating with an in-house design team.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyse the product assortment and sales figures.
• Support to maximize sales and profitability.
• Drive daily organization within the team.
• Conduct analysis of competitors and provide insights.

Skills

Strategic and analytical skills

Proficient use of Excel

Strong team player

Great communication skills

Genuine passion for the COS brand

Excellent organizational skills

Understanding of external trends

Education

Previous experience as Senior Buying Assistant or Assistant Buyer

Product Development knowledge

Job description

A leading fashion retailer is seeking an Assistant Buyer based in London to support product development, enhance sales and profitability, and ensure alignment with customer needs. The ideal candidate will have experience in RTW collections, strong communication skills, and a strategic mindset to drive team collaboration and analytics. This is a full-time permanent position offering competitive benefits including discounts and holiday allowance.