The grass is greener… at Joules!
We have an eye for detail. We care and we challenge. We are creative and commercial, passionate and practical. We are flexible and generous. We inspire hard work and lead with kindness. We have big ambitions and are never afraid to give it some welly.
Step into a role as an Assistant Buyer! Discover a great opportunity to take on an integral role here at Joules HQ…
Location:
This is a full time role based at our Market Harborough office, Leicestershire and you will need to be able to be present in the office 5 days per week.
What to expect from a day to day as a Womenswear Assistant Buyer:
1. Support the Buyer to develop, progress and deliver the range for all channels including sample management
2. Manage approvals for the department, escalating any issues to the Buyer
3. Take responsibility for critical path management to ensure on time launch position is achieved and that critical dates are adhered to
4. Display an understanding of overarching buying strategies and department KPIs to take accountability in achieving it
5. Understand margin targets and key component breakdowns associated with product costs to help negotiate with the support of the Buyer
6. Have an awareness of CSR targets in line with brand strategy
7. Work with key stakeholders across Wholesale, Visual Merchandising, Marketingand Photography.
8. Attend weekly trade meetings, working with the merchandising team to analyse sales data and deputise for Buyer including presenting to key management
9. Help to coach Trainee Buyer and support team members
10. Lead with a Customer mindset, visit stores and competitive shops
The ideal candidate:
To really shine within the role of Assistant Buyer you must be able to work flexibly and at pace. However, what we value most here at Joules is your ability to really align with who we are as a family. So, if you:
11. Love getting stuff done
12. Have a genuine positivity for the future
13. Not afraid to fail and grow
14. Embrace change
15. Collaboratively celebrate success
16. Always give it your all
17. Have a keen interest in the fashion and retail industry
Then look no further, the role of Assistant Buyer at Joules was made for you!
From a technical and operational perspective, we are looking for someone who has:
18. Keen critical path management skills and confidence to challenge back
19. The ability to work flexibly, at pace and manage your own workload with confidence
20. Exposure to costing and negotiations
21. Has a high ability to prioritise tasks
22. Strong analytical and planning skills
23. Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
24. Has a clear understanding of our brand DNA and who our customer is
25. Has a passion for product and motivated attitude
26. Be able to identify key competitors and trends in order to recommend product strategies to the Buyer
27. Comprehensive industry knowledge of market competition
28. Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment with a can-do attitude
29. Has the confidence to communicate with key stakeholders
30. Enthusiastic with their approach to the role with the ability to take on new challenges in time
31. Has a team player outlook to build strong and meaningful relationships with both internal and external counterparts and suppliers.
32. Have previous experience as a Trainee Buyer or Buyers Admin Assistant within the Fashion Industry
Still not sure if the grass is greener?
As a company that values its people as its biggest asset, we want to look after ours so that they feel at home. So we put together a package of financial rewards and wellbeing benefits to help you achieve your perfect balance of work and play.
To find out more about our benefits see below.
This is such an exciting time to join the Joules family and in the words of our Founder, Tom Joule - ‘Joules is perfectly positioned to move forward, this is just the start!’ So, if you do not want to miss out on being part of something special - click ‘