Go Back

Assistant Buyer

  • Sales, Business Development, Business Consulting
  • Retail Jobs

Description

The ideal candidate will be a Level 1 Assistant Buyer and branded experience is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Supporting the Buyer to help build a commercially viable product range across multiple brands that reflects the schuh brand image and current trends
  • Attending brand appointments with the Buyer, supporting with product selections
  • Working closely with the Merchandising team to achieve target sales and profit plan alongside the Buyer
  • Can display a sound understanding of their department strategy and how they can directly impact and shape it
  • Are able to use sales and performance information to suggest areas for maximising trading opportunities
  • Understands market with strong trend and competitor awareness
  • Support the strategic direction of the partnership with all brands
  • Creates and actively maintains strong relationships with all brands
  • Adapts ways of working and communication with each brand accordingly
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Managing and supporting any BAA’s on the team
  • Ambassador for the Buying team, working closely with-Retail/Marketing/Ecommerce/Merchandising, building strong relations with all stake holders
  • Presenting ranges to other areas of the business confidently
  • Supporting the Buyers/Buying Manager/HOB/Buying Director in any other areas required
  • Excellent organisation and communication skills
  • Preparing for meetings through creating presentations and running reports
  • Ensure all communication adheres to the GDPR policies
  • Work with own initiative and as part of the wider team
  • Understand and comply with the Company’s Health & Safety policy & procedures

Hard Skills

  • Customer relations
  • Product development
  • Contract negotiations
  • Opportunity analysis
  • Relationship building
  • Customer success
  • Client management
  • Cross-cultural sales background
  • Digital marketing campaigns
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Partnership agreements
  • Meeting minutes

Soft Skills

  • Communication
  • Strategic thinker
  • Organized