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Recruitment Helpline Ltd; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitment Helpline Ltd in Watford is seeking an Assistant Buying Manager to develop licensed apparel for major global brands. You will manage ranges from nightwear and loungewear to fashion accessories, working closely with licensors, design teams and overseas manufacturers.

The role requires an understanding of licensor approvals, brand guidelines and critical paths to deliver seasonal ranges on time. This is an office-based role with hybrid working after probation, offering progression in

Qualifications

• Experience in licensed apparel and softlines.
• Ability to coordinate with licensors, design teams and manufacturers.
• Organised and motivated to build a career in buying and product management.

Responsibilities

• Develop licensed apparel, nightwear, loungewear and accessories for major retailers.
• Collaborate with licensors, design teams and overseas manufacturers.
• Manage product development timelines and launches.

Job description

Assistant Buying Manager – Licensed Apparel

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire (Office-based with hybrid working after probation)

Hours: Monday–Thursday 09:00–18:00 | Friday 09:00–16:30

Develop Licensed Apparel for Major Global Brands

We're looking for a commercially minded Assistant Buying Manager with experience in licensed apparel and softlines. This role is centred on developing licensed clothing, nightwear, loungewear, accessories and fashion products for major retailers, working closely with licensors, design teams and overseas manufacturers.

The ideal candidate will understand the unique demands of licensed apparel, including brand guidelines, licensor approvals, retailer expectations, critical paths, seasonal ranges and the pace required to launch products tied to some of the world's biggest entertainment, gaming and lifestyle brands.

If you are an organised and motivated individual looking to build your career within buying and product management, we would love to hear from you.