Hybrid Buying Admin Assistant - Fast-Paced Retail

Ann Summers Ltd; Tandridge; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% staff discount

Birthday day off

Holiday purchase scheme

Workplace pension

Eye care vouchers

Free onsite parking

Season Ticket Loan

Udemy Academy licence

Employee Support Programme

Job summary

Ann Summers Ltd. is seeking a Buying Admin Assistant based at our head office in Whyteleafe, Surrey (CR3 0GG). The role offers hybrid working: 2 days at Head Office and 3 days from home, with flexible core hours.

You’ll support the buying team with critical path management, sample coordination, and accurate product information, helping to keep our product journey on track and on time. In return, you’ll benefit from a competitive £26,500 salary per annum, 29 days holiday plus birthday day off,

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in developing a career within Buying.
• Highly organised and detail-focused, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, adaptable and collaborative, with a willingness to learn.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commercially curious, with an interest in sales, stock, margin and competitor activity.
• Confident using systems and reports, with an accurate approach to administration.
• An affinity with the Ann Summers brand and values.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the critical path and ensure samples and components are delivered and approved on time.
• Support the order process and maintain accurate product and packaging information.
• Order and manage samples, including the sample library.
• Support fit sessions and coordinate sample and artwork sign-off with the Technical team.
• Build customer and brand knowledge through competitor research and trend resources.
• Use reports to build commercial awareness and contribute ideas.
• Prioritise workload and adapt to changing priorities.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Champion the Ann Summers values in everything you do.

Skills

Organised

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Collaborative

Strong communication

Commercially curious

Systems proficiency

Brand affinity

Job description

Ann Summers Ltd. is seeking a Buying Admin Assistant based at our head office in Whyteleafe, Surrey (CR3 0GG). The role offers hybrid working: 2 days at Head Office and 3 days from home, with flexible core hours.

You’ll support the buying team with critical path management, sample coordination, and accurate product information, helping to keep our product journey on track and on time. In return, you’ll benefit from a competitive £26,500 salary per annum, 29 days holiday plus birthday day off,