Jewellery Buying Assistant: Trend-Driven Range Builder

Watches of Switzerland Group; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury retail company in Leicester is seeking an Assistant Buyer to join their Buying Team. Responsibilities include analyzing trade reports, managing negotiations, and liaising with stakeholders to develop product ranges. The ideal candidate will have a flair for product innovation, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities. This position offers a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to contribute to product development.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to manage and coach a team to deliver results.
• Strong analytical skills to analyze weekly trade reports.
• Capacity to engage with stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Analyze weekly trade reports under the guidance of the Buyer.
• Present findings to the wider team and manage product negotiations.
• Liaise with necessary internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Flair for product, trend and innovation

Ability to co‑ordinate competing priorities

Ability to work within a budget

Experience in preparing range proposals

Excellent communication skills

Job description

A leading luxury retail company in Leicester is seeking an Assistant Buyer to join their Buying Team. Responsibilities include analyzing trade reports, managing negotiations, and liaising with stakeholders to develop product ranges. The ideal candidate will have a flair for product innovation, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities. This position offers a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to contribute to product development.