Buying Admin Assistant

Here at N Brown, we champion inclusivity by making our customers look and feel amazing. We don’t believe that age, size, shape or background should stop anyone from feeling confident, stylish and happy with the way they look and feel. With our industry leading expertise in creating fashion that fits, we’ve been proudly breaking down these barriers for over 150 years. We help our customers to express themselves with stylish products, helpful services and flexible finance. Now, we’re moving forward together, embracing innovation and new technology, to continue to delight our customers.Working here you’ll explore everything the world of digital retail has to offer — asking questions, trying new things and chasing new opportunities. Combine this curiosity with the freedom to make your own decisions, take charge of projects and work flexibly, and you’ve got the perfect place to show your skills and learn new ones. It’s fast and furious here at times, but this just means something new and exciting is always on the way. So, if you collaborate, think on your feet, embrace innovation and love rising to a challenge, your work with us will have a serious impact on the business, your career and our customers’ lives. We are proud to be N Brown.Buying Admin AssistantThe Buying Admin Assistant role reports to a Buyer / Category Manager, working together to deliver the best ranges for our customer, manages the administration of a given department ensuring all systems are kept up to date. The aim is to deliver a profitable customer centric range and provide day to day administrative support to the category.What you’ll be responsible for as a Buying Admin Assistant:Supporting the buying team with their administrationResponsible for keeping information up to date and correct in all relevant systems and database’sMaintaining the critical pathSupporting AB’s with analysis of the retail market and customer activity through competitive shops, sales and trendSupporting weekly trade meetings through best seller reportsMaintenance of samples – chasing and booking inAd hoc duties are also an essential daily part of the Buying Admin Assistant job role as you are providing full administrative support to the fashion buying teamWhat you will need to succeed as a Buying Admin Assistant:Excellent administrative, communication and organisation skillsA keen interest in home product and customer firstDriven & motivatedRetail experience preferredWhat’s in it for you?24 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays) with the option to buy an additional 10 daysAnnual bonus schemeEnhanced maternity and adoption leaveCompany pension with up to 8% N Brown contributionMental Health support both internally and externally, including access to our wellbeing champions and counselling servicesA range of financial wellbeing support Colleague discount across all N Brown brands Onsite café with subsidised rates and local restaurant discountsLife Assurance and Private Medical InsurancePaid volunteer time – all our colleagues can take a full day paid to volunteer for a charity of their choiceWays of Working:We offer hybrid working which varies across the business depending on the role you’re in. Our Head Office is located in the Northern Quarter in Manchester City Centre. So if you are travelling by train, tram or bus we’re perfectly located, plus we’re surrounded by cool cafes, trendy bars and the best places to eatOur full-time working hours are 36.17 per week over 5-days. We don’t have strict working hours therefore there is some flexibility around start and finish times as long as you are meeting the needs of the business.Our promise to you:We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.What happens when you apply to a role at N Brown?As soon as we receive your application, we’ll send you an email to let you know. We always aim to come back to you as soon as possible with an update and we really appreciate you taking the time to apply for a role with us. Good luckEmployees in our business may have access to our customers’ personal data therefore for a number of our roles, offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory criminal record check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an individual from obtaining a position with N Brown Group. #J-18808-Ljbffr