At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Buyer in creating trendy and successful footwear ranges.
- Company: Join iconic British fashion brands, TOPSHOP and TOPMAN, under ASOS.
- Benefits: Enjoy employee discounts, private medical care, and 25 days annual leave.
- Other info: Collaborative office culture with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a creative team driving fashion innovation and growth.
- Qualifications: Experience in fashion buying and a passion for footwear and accessories.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
TOPSHOP and TOPMAN are iconic British fashion brands with 60 years of heritage. Headquartered in London, the Brands have over 2 million customers across the globe through the ASOS platform and generate brand sales of c£200m. Our mission is to unlock the best of fashion for everyone, with creativity and innovation at our core.
As an Assistant Buyer for Footwear & Accessories at Topshop, you'll play a key role in building relevant, trend-led and commercially successful ranges for our customer. Working closely with your Buyer, Merchandiser, Designers, Technologists and supplier partners, you'll help drive product development from concept through to launch, ensuring we bring the best product to market at the right time and price.
You'll combine commercial awareness, fashion instincts and strong organisational skills to support the delivery of a customer-focused range that contributes to sales, profit and brand growth.
What You'll Be Doing
- Supporting the Buyer in developing and delivering commercially successful Footwear & Accessories ranges
- Building strong relationships with suppliers and brand partners to ensure great product, quality and value
- Negotiating cost prices and delivery dates while maintaining positive supplier relationships
- Monitoring sales performance, identifying opportunities and supporting action plans to maximise trade
- Analysing customer, market and competitor trends to inform future product decisions
- Working closely with Design, Merchandising and Technical teams throughout the product lifecycle
- Managing the critical path to ensure key milestones are achieved and products launch on time
- Supporting range reviews, sign-offs and strategy meetings with clear analysis and recommendations
- Attending fit sessions and sample reviews, helping drive product improvements and approvals
- Contributing to department strategy through identifying risks, opportunities and emerging customer trends
- Championing sustainable and responsible sourcing practices in line with our Fashion with Integrity commitments
- Championing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion across everything you do
About You
We're looking for someone who is passionate about fashion, obsessed with product and highly attuned to the needs of the Footwear & Accessories customer. You'll be commercially minded, collaborative and confident operating in a fast-paced retail environment.
We'd Love To Meet Someone Who Has
- Previous experience as an Assistant Buyer within a fashion retail business
- Proven experience buying or supporting the buying function across Footwear and/or Accessories
- A strong understanding of the TOPSHOP customer and emerging fashion trends
- Excellent commercial awareness with the ability to interpret sales and trading information
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- A proactive approach and willingness to challenge, influence and contribute ideas
- A passion for customer-first decision making and delivering great product
Additional Information
Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!), Employee sample sales, 25 days paid annual leave + an extra celebration day for a special moment, Private medical care scheme, Fixed Annual Payment in addition to your salary each year, it's just an extra thank you from us, Opportunity for personalised learning and in-the-moment experiences that enable you to thrive and excel in your role.
Senior Assistant Buyer Footwear (Topshop) in London employer: ASOS
ASOS, the parent company of TOPSHOP and TOPMAN, is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and inclusive work culture in the heart of London. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will benefit from personalised learning opportunities and a supportive environment that encourages creativity and innovation. Enjoy competitive benefits such as generous annual leave, private medical care, and exclusive employee discounts, all while being part of a dynamic team dedicated to shaping the future of fashion.
