Wholesale Graduate Trainee

University of the Arts London; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university specializing in the arts seeks an individual for wholesale operations support. Responsibilities include managing order flow, collaborating with logistics, and contributing to sales analysis. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented graduates with a passion for fashion and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Passionate about a career in wholesale.

Responsibilities

• Manage order queries and communicate with Logistics and Export Teams.
• Support the Wholesale team with event preparation and sales presentations.
• Ensure accurate data entry and customer record maintenance.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Fashion knowledge

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Proficiency in Word

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Fashion Merchandising or related field

Job description

• Be the first point of contact for order queries and order issues, communicating with Logistics and Export Teams to ensure timely product delivery and effectively solve problems.
• Work closely with Logistics, Finance, and IT to manage order flow, customers and expectations.
• Add new customers contact details to customer database, ensure all customer records are up to date and all administration tasks are carried out.
• Collate weekly sales information and analyse sales data to identify and report on top sellers, style popularity and market trends.
• Generate reports and oversee prioritized orders, ensuring all orders are entered accurately, recorded and confirmations sent to customers.
• Support the Wholesale team with event preparation, including showroom organisation and scheduling buyer appointments.
• Support in the preparation of sales presentations and other key meetings by creating decks.
• Provide daily administrative support to ensure wholesale operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Skills and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Fashion Merchandising, or related field (preferred).
• Passionate about a career in wholesale.
• Excellent organisation skills, strong attention to detail and ability to be accurate on data entry tasks.
• Excellent communication skills, able to effectively share information with the Wholesale team and other internal stakeholders.
• Knowledge and passion for fashion and products – ‘fashion sensibility’ – knowledge of trends, the market, the luxury consumer and peer awareness.
• Proficient on Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Flexible, ‘can do’ attitude and a willingness to take on new challenges.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic and constantly evolving environment.