Assistant Buyer - Menswear (12 Month FTC)
Posted 3 days ago by The Very Group on Linkedin
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Assistant Buyer for Branded Menswear at The Very Group is a 12-month fixed-term contract role focused on managing brand relationships and developing commercial range-plans. The position requires strong communication skills and a passion for buying, with responsibilities including market analysis and performance evaluation. The role offers opportunities for skill development and collaboration with key menswear brands. Candidates should be organized and proactive in identifying market trends and trading actions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Relationship management with internal and external stakeholders to maximize commercial opportunities.
- Maintain awareness of market trends, competitor activity, and price positioning.
- Formulate Range Frameworks/Brand Plans alongside merchandising functions.
- Deputize for the Buyer in key meetings and make decisions under pressure.
- Analyze performance and apply lessons learned to future range building.
- Identify best sellers and worst sellers to minimize risk.
Key Skills:
- Experience in buying or relevant transferable skills.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Methodical and organized with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to analyze market performance and trends.
- Proactive in identifying challenges and solutions.
- Strong eye for product and commercial awareness.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other