Strategic Partnerships Assistant Buyer

Role Overview

• Support the planning, delivery and performance of Womenswear product ranges.
• Analyse sales, customer and market trends to identify risks and opportunities.
• Share trading insights and product recommendations with key stakeholders.
• Support the delivery of sales, profit and growth targets.
• Manage product critical paths and key deadlines.
• Coordinate product selections, range reviews and seasonal milestones.
• Ensure product information is accurate and communicated effectively across teams.
• Build strong relationships with Buying, Merchandising, Account Management and Strategic Partnerships teams.
• Support product presentations and range reviews with internal and external stakeholders.
• Act as a key point of contact for product-related queries.
• Support and coach the Product Admin Assistant in their day-to-day responsibilities.
• Encourage collaboration and continuous improvement across the team.

Requirements

• Previous experience in Buying, Product, Merchandising or a similar commercial role.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of product performance.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Confident using data and insight to support decision-making.
• Passion for fashion, product and customer trends.

Benefits

• Generous 50% staff discount so you can treat yourself to the latest products, and a bargain staff shop on site!
• Reducing Islanders everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more through the Retail Trust.
• A free onsite gym, subsidised restaurant & café to fill you needs. Various social events to socialise throughout the year.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility treatment support for all different family setups.
• Flexible working, on top of payday and summer early finish Fridays.
• Give as you earn scheme, a ‘Giver Island’ day each year and receive matched funding.
• Support with upskilling through on the job training and qualifications. A succession plan if you want to progress.
• A generous bonus scheme & private pension plan.
• 25 days paid holiday, exclusive of Bank Holidays. With the added option to purchase additional holiday twice a year for whatever the need!