Buying Assistant

3 weeks ago


Rochdale, Rochdale, United Kingdom Footasylum Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized Buying Assistant to join our successful Buying team at Footasylum. As a Buying Assistant, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the growth of the business by providing exceptional support to the Buying team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide weekly trade updates to stakeholders, analyzing sales data and market trends to inform buying decisions.
  • Liaise with global brands to support the Buyer in sourcing high-quality products.
  • Develop and maintain product knowledge, staying up-to-date with key market trends and competitor analysis.
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless communication and efficient product launches.
  • Support the Buyer in planning and building ranges, ensuring Footasylum's product mix meets customer needs.
  • Manage travel arrangements for brand trips, store visits, and consumer research trips, with opportunities to attend.
  • Research and analyze key looks, brands, and trends to inform buying decisions.
  • Carry out competitor analysis to identify opportunities for growth.
  • Communicate with various departments to ensure you are the key point of contact for product-related queries.
  • Sample ordering key lines and working with marketing to ensure Footasylum brings to market the best product required.
  • Run reports for brand meetings and retail events, providing insights to inform business decisions.
  • Review sales data and discuss opportunities for improvement with the Buying team.
  • Support the Buyer and wider buying team with ad-hoc duties as required.
  • Collate key data for meetings and create visual line plans for order sign-off.

About You

We are looking for a driven, ambitious, and motivated individual who is passionate about product and customer service. You will have excellent organizational skills, a methodical approach to tasks, and a good understanding of key market trends.

Diversity and Inclusion

We recognize the importance of diversity and inclusion in building a great service for our customers. We welcome applications from individuals with different perspectives and experiences, and we are committed to creating a happy and inclusive team environment.

Recruitment Process

We review applications on an individual basis, and if we feel you would be a good fit, we'll invite you for a call or Teams video to discuss the role and see if we're a good fit for you.


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