Buying Admin Assistant at Footasylum

Rochdale, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Buying, Market Research, Stock Ordering, Trade Reports, Communication, Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Attention to Detail, Time Management, Multi-tasking, Proactivity, Fashion Trends, Team Collaboration, Creativity, Organizational Skills

Industry

Retail

Description

Buying Admin Assistant: Location: Rochdale, Head Office About SEVENSTORE: SEVENSTORE connects people through fashion, community, and collaboration. With a globally curated assortment of designers and brands, SEVENSTORE offers a unique collection of clothing, footwear and accessories from luxury fashion houses, archetypal contemporaries, and collaborative behemoths to the forefront of fashion, with the aim of bringing retail, creativity, and distinctive storytelling into one destination. Inspired by globally recognised fashion houses next to emerging talents, SEVENSTORE sets out to merge together local and global communities. With consumer-focused space set out to share experiences through fashion, music, culture, and art. Driving forward the future of fashion and opening opportunities for creative minds, we are looking for talented individuals who understand the ethos, product, and culture of SEVENSTORE. The Role: Reporting into the Buying Manager you will be responsible for supporting all areas of the Buying team, including trade reports, stock ordering, market research, seasonal look books and administrative tasks. Alongside providing additional information and support to other areas of the business including Ecommerce, Merchandising and Marketing. The BAA is heavily involved with all aspects of the Buying department, often attending high-profile brand appointments and catwalk shows. This is an incredible opportunity for a highly-organised and articulate individual with a passion for a broad spectrum of global brands. This entry-level position would be ideal for someone who wants to start their career in a progressive retail environment with a unique brand mix. Responsibilities: Responsible for a small stable of brands across Apparel and Accessories divisions including portfolio of 12 brands with AW23 OTB of £100K Attend a wide range of buying appointments across divisions to build a rounded base of brand and product knowledge Management of internal HLD calendars working closely with merchandising, marketing and ecommerce teams Provide effective administration for the Buying team Support wider buying team on a day to day basis Ensure excellent communication and interaction with other departments Create information packs ahead of buying trips ensuring all relevant files are included Create seasonal look books to present back to the wider SEVENSTORE team Create seasonal trend analysis About you: Honours degree in Buying or a similar industry is ideal but not essential if you can show evidence of market experience You should be able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills Advanced Microsoft Office Skills – particularly Excel and PowerPoint Be commercially aware of our market - understanding our ideals, brands and strategy Strong eye for detail and strives for a high level of accuracy The ability to work to tight deadlines A strong work ethic and ability to multi-task Demonstrate your proactivity in sourcing new ideas and inspiration related to our business (e.g. catwalk trends, social media, street style, blogs, popular culture, media, travel etc.) The Team From Buying, Merchandise, Creative, Ecommerce and Marketing, the inclusive nature of SEVENSTORE will allow you stay in communication with the wider team, while the focal point being within your department. This will help you to achieve goals, surpass targets and bring leading collections of clothing, footwear and accessories to the retail space. Driving forward the future of fashion and opening opportunities for creative minds, we are looking for talented individuals who understand the ethos, product, and culture of SEVENSTORE. Diversity We recognise and value the importance of diversity to help make sure we have lots of different perspectives when we are iterating concepts for SEVENSTORE.COM. Diversity for us is about building happy teams full of people that want to learn and be inspired by each other and our different experiences and backgrounds. Recruitment Process We review applications on an individual basis, and if we feel you would be a good fit, you’ll meet with a few members of the SEVENSTORE team for an informal chat about the role over a video call, and to see if we’re a good fit for you.

Responsibilities

Support all areas of the Buying team, including trade reports, stock ordering, and market research. Attend buying appointments and assist with administrative tasks for the Buying department.