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Buying Assistant Footwear (NEXT Wholly Owned Brands)

Next  •  London, GB (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

A little about the role

We are currently recruiting for a passionate BA to join NEXT Wholly Owned Brands within our fast growing Group. You will be responsible for supporting and assisting the buying and merchandise teams with efficient administrative support, and play a supportive role in delivering an inspirational, authoritative and profitable assortment. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to develop your career.


You will be…

  • Managing the Critical Path liaising with the Buying and Merchandising team to ensure a smooth product journey from start to finish. You will be responsible for keeping on top of key dates, whilst working collaboratively with your team and other key stakeholders in the business.
  • Responsible for managing all samples for your department including Shoots, Marketing and Fits
  • Conducting regular competitor shopping reports, presenting back to the Buying & Design Team to gain insight into current retail activity and fashion trends
  • Accurately and efficiently updating information into our buying system
  • Supporting the Buying team with Monday trade meetings, demonstrating knowledge of the best and worst sellers, thereby understanding how to potentialise and reduce sales risks

    Your talent…

  • You’ve been a Buying Admin Assistant in fashion or retail before so you know the ropes
  • As well as working in a team you’re self-motivated, passionate and driven when it comes to working solo too
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills to confidently manage the Critical Path.
  • Demonstrate a good knowledge of current seasons’ bestsellers and competitor key trends along with an awareness of trends on social media and a strong eye for product
  • If there’s a problem you're the first to find a creative solution
  • Helpful and approachable with a positive outlook no matter what
  • We’re all about working as a team, we need collaborators who discuss, listen and agree together
  • When the pressure’s turned up, you’re resilient and can figure out the best course of action
  • You share our passion for fashion
  • You’re more than happy presenting your ideas to a group confidently and clearly


    Benefits

  • 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT) 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
  • Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through our online benefits platform
  • Company performance based bonus
  • Early VIP access to sale stock via Direct to Desk
  • Life assurance
  • Sharesave scheme
  • Annual Travel Card Loan
  • Sample Sales
  • Fantastic L&D opportunities
  • Flexi-Hour Scheme
  • Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
  • Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
  • Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more
  • Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email careers@lipsy.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0207 436 2000 and leave a voicemail.


Lipsy is a London-based fashion brand that’s bold, dynamic, and always evolving. We create trend-led designs with a signature feminine edge, blending sophistication with unapologetic glamour. From statement-making eveningwear to effortlessly chic everyday looks, every piece is designed to make women feel confident, empowered, and unstoppable. The Lipsy woman knows what she wants - she’s ambitious, stylish, and ready to own every moment, whether she’s commanding the boardroom or turning heads at an exclusive event.

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About Next

At Next we never underestimate what we can do. Bring your energy, play to your strengths and never shy away from change. Push yourself and back others. Make things happen that will be bigger and better than before.

Come and work for one of the UK’s biggest retailers. It is everything you could imagine, and so much more. We’re constantly innovating, constantly working on something new and constantly creating more and more exciting new products, which means no day is the same, and no day is dull.

Whether you take up a role in making furniture with our lively warehouse team or join our team of superhuman developers and tech engineers, you’ll be rubbing shoulders with some of the most talented people in the country, who not only work hard but play hard too.

Let's take it on.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Leicester, GB
Year Founded
Unknown
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