About Our Client
A great opportunity for a Junior Buyer to join a growing Ecommerce Retailer in the Worsley area. They sell a variety of trend-led products for the home and apparel, from bedding to throws, cushions to loungewear. Due to strong trading figures and company investment, they are seeking to add a Junior Buyer to their buying team.
Job Description
* Develop an in-depth understanding of product to support the product development process.
* Ownership of data and administrative tasks. Ensure range plans and systems pricing are always up to date. Support with system SKU creation.
* Assisting with managing the sample process - lab dips/strike offs, red seals, and gold seals - labelling and filing.
* Aiding in the management of the critical path, ensuring team deadlines are met and that the team is up to date with any challenges that may impact delivery dates.
* Work closely with the photography & marketing team, managing the product creation process. Ensure all data and information is available and accessible through the content brief to create market-leading product listings.
* Carrying out in-store and online competitor analysis to consistently keep up to date with new trends, colours, and fabrics. Creating mood & trend boards where needed to support.
* Checking and creating product packaging & specification packs.
* Help to maintain the Showroom, Gold Seal room, and office space keeping them organised and current.
The Successful Applicant
* Understanding of the retail industry and current market trends.
* Experience in a buying role, ideally within the product development buying working.
* An eye for design and a passion for trends and homeware.
* Experience of working with suppliers, overseas factories, etc.
* Excellent communication skills.
What's on Offer
* Competitive Salary.
* 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
* Working Hours 8-4, or 9-5 with a 4 o'clock finish on a Friday.
* Early Finish on your Birthday - plus a Birthday box surprise!
* Access to Football tickets.
* Electric Charging points are available at our Head office.
* Opportunities for professional development and career growth, including progression opportunities.
* Collaborative and innovative work environment.
* Employee discounts on our wide range of products.
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