Wholesale Assistant Buyer

WHOLESALE ASSISTANT BUYER | NORTH WEST | HYRBID WORKING | GREAT HOURS | CIRCA £30,000

£28,000 - £32,000

Love product? Obsessed with trends? Ready to take the next step in your buying career?

We're looking for an ambitious, energetic and commercially-minded Wholesale Assistant Buyer to join a growing fashion business where no two days are the same.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Buyer or Junior Buyer who is ready to broaden their experience and work across multiple product categories, building collections that perform not only in stores but across wholesale, concession and e-commerce partners too.

If you thrive on product, love spotting opportunities and enjoy building relationships, this could be the perfect next move.

Why this role?

Buying for wholesale & retail gives you the chance to develop an entirely new dimension to your buying skillset. You'll combine trend, product development and commercial decision-making while working closely with some amazing retail partners and internal teams.

You'll gain exposure to:

• Range building and collection planning
• Wholesale, concession and retail trading
• Product development and exclusive product creation
• Supplier negotiation and costing
• Strategic planning alongside senior leadership
• Building partnerships with key retail accounts
• Working across buying, merchandising, design, visual merchandising and marketing

The Opportunity:

Working closely with the Senior Buyer, you'll play a key role in driving the performance of the wholesale department.

You'll analyse sales, identify opportunities, build product selections tailored to different retail partners and ensure the right product lands in the right place at the right time.

You'll become a true brand ambassador, presenting collections confidently, influencing decisions and helping shape future ranges.

From trade meetings and range reviews to product development and store visits, you'll be at the heart of the business.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Building balanced and commercially successful product ranges
• Tailoring assortments for wholesale and concession partners
• Working closely with Buying, Design and Merchandising teams to align future collections
• Supporting product development and creating exclusive opportunities where required
• Monitoring trends, influencers and market movements to identify new opportunities
• Monitoring daily, weekly and seasonal sales performance
• Identifying trading opportunities and actions to drive growth
• Working alongside Merchandising teams on OTB and seasonal planning
• Reviewing margins, pricing architecture and profitability
• Conducting detailed trade reviews and product performance analysis
• Leading regular meetings with wholesale and concession partners
• Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Understanding customer profiles and tailoring product selections accordingly
• Acting as a trusted partner and brand representative
• Supporting visual merchandising plans and store launches
• Creating product presentations and sign-off packs
• Conducting store visits, training and performance reviews
• Managing concession and wholesale partner relationships
• Supporting marketing with product selections and launch planning
• Monitoring critical paths and managing sample processes
• Supporting quality control escalations and solutions
• Managing store screen content and POS planning
• Ensuring launches are delivered on time and to the highest standard

Who We're Looking For:

You'll likely be operating as an Assistant Buyer or Junior Buyer and looking for your next challenge.

You'll bring:

• A genuine passion for fashion and product
• Strong commercial awareness
• Confidence working with numbers, sales and trading reports
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience negotiating and building relationships
• A proactive and positive attitude
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Ambition to develop your buying career further

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