Assistant Buyer in London

Are you looking for a new challenge in a buying role? If so, we have an exciting 10-12 week fixed-term opportunity for you to join our Home (Toys) buying team as Assistant Buyer!

Due to the location of our Home Buying Team we are searching for candidates looking for their next opportunity in London (Wigmore Street) with travel to our Brent Cross store.

When you join Fenwick, you’ll receive:

• 33 Days Annual Leave (which includes 8 bank holidays) pro rata for temporary colleagues.
• Up to 25% discount in all Fenwick stores and fenwick.co.uk.
• Perks a great way to get Retail, Leisure & Hospitality discounts, exclusive deals, and cashback on a wide range of products.
• WeCare - 24/7 GP, wellbeing advice & support service
• Hybrid Working (Typically Thursday and Friday working from home)

We offer a salary of 30-35k p/a, dependant on experience. Please note that this is a fixed-term opportunity scheduled to run from 8th July for 10 – 12 weeks.

About the role

Our Assistant Buyers build and create a product range and balanced assortment which is inspirational, creative, and reflective of target customer profile across all channels.

You will have the opportunity to work autonomously, attending buying appointments where you edit and select, analysing performance and making recommendations based on this.

You will focus on in-season trading, regular reporting and conducting market research. People management is also a big focus of this role with a Buying Administrator direct report; you will lead, coach, and develop, setting them up for success at every opportunity!

Collaboration is key at Fenwick; our buying team work closely with our Retail; Digital and Merchandising teams ensure we have the strongest product edit available in store and online.

What we are looking for in a candidate…

• A proven successful track record in buying at Buyer/Assistant Buyer level
• Current/relevant product and market awareness with good knowledge of trends and social influencers
• Confident attending and leading buying appointments with brands
• Brand building experience
• Experience of coaching, developing, and leading a team
• Developed communication, negotiating, influencing and relationship building skills
• Able to manage time well to prioritise multiple workstreams
• Good working knowledge of excel and Buying & Merchandising systems
• Good numeracy and analytical skills

About Fenwick

Fenwick is rich with heritage and history and have been style pioneers since 1882 when our first store opened. We know luxury and are proud to remain the largest independent, family-owned group of department stores within the UK. We are on an exciting journey to exceed our customers' expectations and we are always on the lookout for new talent to join us.

Our collaborative spirit unites a workforce of over 2,000 individuals across our stores, as well as in our support functions, encompassing Digital, Buying & Merchandising, IT, Finance, People, Customer Service teams, and our cherished restaurants and distribution centres.

In 2023 we launched our ‘Quiet No More’ campaign, enhancing our presence on the UK high street as well as our eCommerce website going from strength to strength. Together, we form the beating heart of Fenwick, driving forward our vision for excellence and innovation. Join us as we pave the way toward an even brighter tomorrow, where tradition meets transformation!