Flagship Accessories Assistant Buyer

Selfridges; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in London is seeking an Assistant Buyer for their Flagship Accessories team. The role involves negotiating supplier terms, managing projects, and contributing to commercial strategies. The ideal candidate has experience in buying, strong analytical skills, and a customer-focused mindset. Proficiency in Excel and excellent interpersonal skills are essential. This position offers an exciting opportunity in a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Buyer in accessories or RTW.
• Strong analytical and commercial strategy skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive sales.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate terms with suppliers and manage brand partnerships.
• Work with Buying Manager on buying decisions and OTB planning.
• Monitor trade performance and manage administrative tasks.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer focus

Commercial acumen

Proficiency in Excel

Job description

Flagship Accessories Assistant Buyer

Job Introduction

We are looking for an Assistant Buyer to join our Flagship Accessories team. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with our Flagship Accessories partners, reporting directly into the Buying Manager with increased responsibilities in order writing and open-to-buy planning.

As Assistant Buyer, you will :

• Negotiate the best possible terms with suppliers
• Forge strong partnerships with our brand partners
• Be a go-to person for the department
• Work with the Buying Manager to ensure that buying decisions are based on a sound commercial framework to drive sales and profit
• Work with the Merchandiser and Buying Manager to strategise for the season ahead and plan the OTB
• Monitor and review trade in season, speaking to brands regularly on performance and driving sales or risk mitigation through stock actions
• Manage the Buyer’s Administrative Assistant
• Manage the end of season and recode process
• Work closely with Marketing and PR with awareness of promotional opportunities during negotiations with suppliers
• Ensure effective communication with retail operations teams including new season launches and product training
• Review trade on a weekly basis, delivering an update in a team trade meeting

A bit about you

• Assistant Buyer experience required either in accessories or RTW
• Highly knowledgeable. You will have a well-developed understanding of the product / market
• Strategic and operational. With strong analytical skills and experience driving long-term and profitable commercial strategies, you’ll be able to successfully manage projects through to completion.
• Engaging. Able to influence your stakeholders, retail and brands, you know how to use both data and market trends to drive commercial opportunities
• Customer focused. Combined with exceptional taste and instinct, you are able to push the boundaries to offer new and exciting product
• All over the numbers. You are numerate with a highly commercial approach, as well as proficient in excel
• Collaborative. Working flexibly as part of the wider Buying team you will support in projects and cross functional meetings as appropriate
• Organised with attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to influence
• An example of our values, a trusted and respected colleague

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