Assistant Buyer - Love & Roses

Job Description

Location |

Head Office, Tottenham Court Road, London
Working style |

Hybrid

About Love & Roses…
Love & Roses is a boutique-inspired brand born in London. Brought to life through friendships old and new, Love & Roses celebrates life's little moments, with modern, feminine pieces, thoughtful details and feel-good prints, beautifully designed for every day and endless occasions.
Explore a treasure trove of timeless, trending silhouettes in effortless collections, curated edits and unforgettable collaborations, that you can wear now, style later and cherish always. Every fashion story is beautiful. Let yours begin.

About the role
We are looking for a passionate and innovative Assistant Buyer to join our Love & Roses team. Working closely with our Merchandisers and Designers you will be an integral part of our team responsible for creating trend driven and profitable ranges for our customer. You will also be responsible for the training and development of the Buying Assistant, ensuring all tasks are fulfilled and the department runs smoothly. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to develop your career.

You will be…
Negotiating prices with suppliers in line with department target margins. Ensuring products are developed within target margins
Staying ahead of the trends through research from; social media, blogs, fashion websites, news, catwalk, street style etc
Knowledgeable of own department and business performance through analysis of Line Performance
Reviewing sales reactions with your Buyer and Merchandiser, suggesting commercial solutions
Attending fit meetings and contributing with commercial opinions, displaying customer awareness
Attending meetings in Buyers absence
Prioritising samples to meet both business and supplier needs
Supporting your Buyer with production issues
Overseeing BAA’s management of day to day samples
Conducting a weekly critical path meeting with your BAA. Preparing and participating in meetings, supporting the Buyer to chair the meeting effectively
Updating the team with any issues relating to orders, taking a proactive approach to problem solve
Actively building strong working relationships with suppliers

Your talent…
Previous experience working as an Assistant Buyer at a high street / retail womenswear brand
Ideally you will have experience in woven softs, jersey or tailoring
Great knowledge of current seasons’ bestsellers and competitor key trends along with an awareness of trends on social media and a strong eye for product
Able to read data and identify relevant sales and product opportunities to maximise performance for the department
Demonstrates passion and energy to be inspiring to others and deliver improved results
You’re more than happy presenting your ideas to a group confidently and clearly
As well as working in a team you’re self-motivated and driven when it comes to working solo too
Creates and introduces ideas that drives change and innovation
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

What we can do for you…
25% off a huge selection of Next, Lipsy, GAP and Victoria's Secret products & 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through Perks At Work
We recognise hard work with our company performance-based bonus
Life Assurance
Join our Next Sharesave Scheme
Digital GP Service for help at home
Lesson the impact with our Annual Travel Card Loan
Never miss a package and with Direct to Desk delivery
Bag a bargain at our sample sales
Hybrid & flexible working across the business to support your work-life balance
Learn, develop and grow with our personal development plans
Enjoy more time with friends and family with Early Bank Holiday finishes
Join in the fun with our year-round office events

Diversity & Inclusion
At Lipsy Group we recognise that our differences are what make us who we are. We want people to want to work for us and be their true selves. We are dedicated to attracting and developing a talent team, and recognise that all unique backgrounds and experiences contribute to our future success.
We want to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected, and where people can achieve their full potential and be their very best, whoever they are.

Wellbeing
We believe that wellbeing is having the opportunity to achieve your full potential, cope with day to day pressures, be productive and thrive in all aspects of your life. We encourage a culture that promotes and enables us all to achieve positive wellbeing, by focusing on mental, physical and financial health.