At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape the future of fragrance by curating premium brands and driving sales.
- Company: Join a leading beauty retailer with a passion for trends and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment with leadership opportunities.
- Why this job: Make your mark in the beauty industry while working with exciting products.
- Qualifications: Experience in fragrance or beauty buying and strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 42000 - 42000 £ per year.
About the role
Ready to make a sweet-smelling step up in your career and follow your nose for the next big beauty trend? We’re looking for an ambitious, trend-savvy Junior Buyer with a proven track record across fragrance and/or beauty to help us shape a market-leading scent destination. In this role, you will use your specialised category knowledge and commercial mindset onboard premium branded ranges. This isn't just about spotting the next cult-favorite perfume; you will own the delivery of critical category KPIs across sales, profit, stock, and margin.
Partnering closely with your Merchandiser, you will analyse market data, navigate complex pricing architectures, and use your negotiation skills to manage vital Brand relationships. You will also take on a leadership element, task-managing and guiding our Buying Assistants to ensure the whole category thrives. If you know how to balance creative curation with a sharp focus on in-season trading levers and customer hit rates, this is the perfect platform to make a lasting impression in the beauty industry.
Salary: £34,000.00 - £51,100.00 per annum
Expected Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum dependant on skill and experience
Contract type: This is a permanent position
Hours and location of the role: 35 hours per week. Your home location will be our London, Pimlico Head Office. This is a hybrid working role. The expectation is a minimum of 3 days per week in the office as team collaboration is critical in this role - core days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Key responsibilities: You will work at pace and agility within a collaborative environment with your Buyer, Trade Planning and Trading.
Junior Buyer: Fragrance employer: John Lewis & Partners
John Lewis & Partners is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and customer satisfaction. Located in Milton Keynes, the company provides comprehensive training for its In-Store Customer Experience Specialists, ensuring that all team members have the skills needed to excel in their roles while fostering a sense of community and collaboration among staff.
