Buying Assistant
4 weeks ago
We're a dynamic, global technology group that specializes in taking brands directly to consumers. Our portfolio includes leading brands and sites such as Myprotein, ESPA, LOOKFANTASTIC, and Cult Beauty, all powered by our integrated digital commerce ecosystem, THG Ingenuity.
We handle everything in-house, from technology and content creation to e-commerce, marketing, manufacturing, new product development, and logistics. This comprehensive approach enables us to fully realize our vision and maintain our leadership in the rapidly evolving global industry.
Life at THG BeautyWe're home to market-leading websites like Lookfantastic, Skinstore, Dermstore, Cult Beauty, and the beauty subscription box brand Glossybox. Our portfolio of premium brands includes ESPA, Ameliorate, and Grow Gorgeous, all loved and trusted by millions of fans worldwide. We partner with over 19,000 influencers to ensure our brands reach their audience globally.
Why be a Buying Assistant at THG Beauty?You'll join a multi-brand, dynamic team of true beauty enthusiasts, working cross-functionally with the wider category-led Buying team. You'll have the opportunity to work with market-leading brands and internal teams across the Lookfantastic business to drive continued sales and profit growth. By developing strong joint business plans with each brand partner, you'll have the opportunity to grow and develop your category with ample room for progression and development.
Key Responsibilities:- Manage the critical path, ensuring accurate and timely communication of changes to meet deadlines.
- Work closely with the UK Buying Team, gathering EU-specific information for key campaigns and verifying campaign live dates.
- Collaborate across teams within LOOKFANTASTIC, such as Merchandising & Marketing, to ensure a seamless product launch process.
- Support exploring EU new business brands opportunities and gather necessary information.
- Manage funding forms to achieve accurate support for the business and aid the accounts department in resolving discrepancies.
- Coordinate and maintain the company supplier contact list.
- Stay up-to-date on competitor activity, pricing, promotions, and assortment with a weekly comp shop.
- Online retailing is a fast-paced environment; possessing the ability to prioritize and re-prioritize is key to success.
- Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously.
- Proactive approach to managing own workload.
- Initiative to solve problems.
- Organized and detail-conscious.
- Keen and enthusiastic with a desire to take on new responsibilities and progress within the company.
- Strong commercial and customer focus.
- Excellent communicator both internally and externally.
- Beauty retail experience.
- Experience working in an E-commerce environment.
- Fluent in German.
- Access bespoke development programs designed and developed by our in-house L&D team.
- Continued development through our upskilling program delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Enjoy your birthday off on us.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.
- Up to 10 days compassionate leave.
- Buy back up to 3 days each year.
- Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12-months.
- Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP.
- Access our in-house CBT therapist.
- Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provided by Bupa.
- State-of-the-art on-site gym.
- Access to our on-site physio.
- Save up to 12% on personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.
- Subsidized bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.
- Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.
- On-site staff shop.
- Access to on-site barber.
- Refer a friend and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation.
- Anniversary gifts at 5 and 10 years of service.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Due to high volumes of applications, it may take us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application within 14 days. If you haven't heard from us, please contact our Talent team to discuss further.
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