Beauty Buying Intern

Brown Thomas Arnotts; Dublin; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension Scheme

Competitive annual leave entitlement

Team Member discount

Flexible Working Model

Additional Benefits

Job summary

Brown Thomas Arnotts is seeking a Beauty Buying Intern to support our Buying and Merchandising team. This role offers hands-on experience in data management, supplier coordination, and product administration across our beauty categories, blending fashion and retail in a dynamic environment.

You will learn the full buying process from concept to customer, work with internal teams and external partners, and help deliver compelling product assortments in one of Ireland’s leading luxury retailers.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in beauty, fashion, and retail with a desire to build a career in Buying or Merchandising.
• Excel proficiency and numerical ability are essential.
• Organised and disciplined, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Beauty Buying team in managing product data capture and purchase order entry.
• Maintain accurate product and pricing information, including cost, selling price, and currency updates.
• Assist with continuity orders and replenishment processes to achieve stock and sales objectives.
• Coordinate with suppliers and logistics to ensure smooth flow of stock from vendor to warehouse and store.
• Support the Buyer and Assistant Buyer with reporting, trend tracking, and administrative tasks.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal stakeholders including Retail Operations, Merchandising, Finance, and Marketing.
• Assist in preparing presentations, reports, and range updates for internal meetings.

Skills

Beauty interest

Organised

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical

Team oriented

Proactive

Learning mindset

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Brown Thomas Arnotts, we are Reinventing Retail. Our purpose is to enrich our customer’s lives, which we achieve by living our values – Going Above and Beyond, Driving Creativity and Innovation, and Doing the Right Thing. We are one business with two iconic brands, bringing exciting experience to life through our digital and physical destinations. Our customer engagement sets the bar in service and experiential retail, giving our customers something to love every time.

KNOW THE ROLE

We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Beauty Buying Intern to join our Buying and Merchandising team at Brown Thomas Arnotts. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced and creative environment, working across our Beauty categories that include established global brands and emerging innovators.

As a Beauty Buying Intern, you will play a key role in supporting the Buying team with data management, supplier coordination, and product administration, while gaining valuable insight into the full buying process from concept to customer. This role is ideal for someone passionate about beauty, fashion, and retail, eager to develop their skills in one of Ireland’s most dynamic retail environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Beauty Buying team in managing product data capture and purchase order entry
• Maintain accurate product and pricing information, including cost, selling price, and currency updates
• Assist with continuity orders and replenishment processes to achieve stock and sales objectives
• Coordinate with suppliers and logistics to ensure smooth flow of stock from vendor to warehouse and store
• Support the Buyer and Assistant Buyer with reporting, trend tracking, and administrative tasks
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal stakeholders including Retail Operations, Merchandising, Finance, and Marketing
• Assist in preparing presentations, reports, and range updates for internal meetings
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity, providing insights to the team
• Contribute to promotional planning and product setup for seasonal campaigns
• Support ad hoc buying and merchandising projects as needed

KNOW WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Strong interest in beauty, fashion, and retail with a desire to build a career in Buying or Merchandising
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with excellent attention to detail and numerical ability
• Organised and disciplined, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Energetic, proactive, and eager to learn from a dynamic and experienced team
• Strong communication skills and confidence in liaising with suppliers and internal teams
• Analytical and curious, comfortable working with data to identify trends and insights
• Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and a solutions‑focused mindset
• Team‑oriented and collaborative, contributing positively to team goals
• Adaptable and flexible in response to changing business needs
• Acts with professionalism, integrity, and alignment to Brown Thomas Arnotts’ Vision, Purpose, and Values

KNOW WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

We believe that every team member should have the opportunity to curate a meaningful career that enhances professional and personal development. That is why we foster a culture of belonging and inclusiveness where your voice is valuable. A great customer experience starts with a great people experience, and we’re proud to have been recognised by multiple industry bodies for our progressive workplace culture.

As a Brown Thomas Arnotts team member, you will benefit from:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Competitive annual leave entitlement
• Team Member discount across the world’s most iconic brands
• Recognition Days for Volunteering & Wellbeing
• Leading Talent Programmes
• Flexible Working Model
• Additional Benefits

Experience is our business

Our customer engagement sets the bar in service and experiential retail, giving our customers something to love every time.

We Are More Than Shops

We create enjoyable places, to excite, where people socialise, discover, learn and are inspired, and where local communities are enriched.

We are Curators

Our unique range of product and services are key to the sense of excitement that Brown Thomas Arnotts is renowned for, whether for a special day or every day, things that make our customer’s lives better.

We Care for Our People

We believe a great customer experience starts with a great people experience. That is why we promote a culture where talent is nurtured and where creativity and learning are valued.

We Succeed by Working Sustainably

We are community-focused and our aim is to cultivate retail environments that are conscious, considerate and commercial.

Brown Thomas Arnotts is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where culture and creativity come together. Our future success depends on the perspectives and contributions of all team members – their diverse backgrounds, abilities and experiences make our business stronger. We don’t discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, family status, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, and / or membership of the Travelling community.

We aim to ensure the candidate experience is accessible to all and every new team member who joins Brown Thomas Arnotts can expect to become part of a progressive community where different backgrounds, views & personalities aren’t just welcomed – they’re positively nurtured. After all, we want you to bring your whole self to work. Please contact us at [e-mail] torequest accommodation.