The role of the Assistant Buyer is all about developing and curating amazing product for ASOS and building fashion-forward, commercial ranges that deliver against sales and margin targets. You will be a pivotal member of the Buying team, working closely with your Buyer, as well as the Merchandising and Marketing teams and our Brands, to buy a range that is loved by our fashion-forward 20-something customer.
The Details
- Supporting the Buyer in curating the product range - helping to build a commercial and fashion-forward relevant range with constant newness that our 20-something customer will love
- Building excellent relationships with brands
- Working with the buyer to trade within the season to potentialise sales and profits - we work at a fast pace and are incredibly reactive
- Reviewing weekly trade performance, providing and implementing actions to drive performance
- Actively contributing to the department strategy, by identifying risks and opportunities for the department that are supported by data and presenting these to the Buyer & Merchandiser
- Influencing the department or brand, using company levers to optimise sales performance
- Working closely with Merchandising to build the range, analyse sales data and agree actions. Leading the range build selection process, justifying decisions by referencing relevant trend and trade elements
- Maintaining up to date knowledge of global competitors, considering pricing, product and current affairs in analysis of their product ranges and presenting findings to the team
- Managing the critical path, highlighting to the Buyer any risks of not meeting contracted dates
- Working with Marketing to elevate key product launches and moments
- Overseeing the training and development of Buyers Administrators within the team, role modelling the ASOS behaviours
About You
- Has previous Buying experience as an Assistant Buyer within Face and Body in a fast-paced, global Retailer or Brand
- Lives and breathes fashion & beauty and is passionate about the product
- Has a strong understanding of 20-something culture and the ASOS customer, and is able to spot the latest trends relevant for them
- Is super organised, able to use their initiative and to work in a high-pressured environment
- Has great attention to detail to ensure that all the important details such as selling price, shipment dates and product attributes are correct
- Has the ability to build strong relationships with other Retail teams and suppliers alike
- Effectively demonstrates the ASOS values - Authentic, Brave, Creative and Deliver
- Is able to communicate and present clearly and effectively to all levels
- Has experience of using relevant trading systems and MS Office
BeneFITS’
- Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)
- ASOS Develops (personal development opportunities across the business)
- Employee sample sales
- Access to a huge range of LinkedIn learning materials
- 25 days paid annual leave + an extra celebration day for a special moment
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Private medical care scheme
- Flexible benefits allowance - which you can choose to take as extra cash, or use towards other benefits
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