At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the buying team with reports, trend analysis, and sample management.
- Company: Footasylum, a leading UK retailer in streetwear and sportswear.
- Benefits: Join a dynamic team with opportunities for growth and learning.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive environment that values collaboration and innovation.
- Why this job: Be part of a trend-setting brand and influence the future of fashion.
- Qualifications: Passion for footwear, strong analytical skills, and relationship-building abilities.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
Footasylum is a leading UK-based retailer specialising in streetwear and sportswear, committed to delivering innovative and trend‑setting products to our customers, with a strong focus on digital transformation and data‑driven decision‑making.
About the role
We are looking for a Buyers Admin Assistant to support the buying team and global brands, enabling the best‑in‑class product for our target consumer across the Footasylum estate and e‑commerce sites.
About You
Someone who embodies the Footasylum values – Community, Collaborate & Challenge – and has a passion for footwear and a deep interest in the wider sportswear and high‑street market.
Responsibilities
- Produce weekly trade reports to update internal teams and external brand partners on performance, opportunities and risks.
- Create look books and alignment documents to support cross‑department communication and ensure consistency across the business.
- Conduct ongoing trend and market analysis through retail visits, competitor reviews and research trips to identify emerging styles and commercial opportunities.
- Attend brand meetings to gain insight into upcoming product focuses, seasonal direction and range opportunities.
- Manage sample ordering for key product lines and collaborate with marketing to ensure strong go‑to‑market execution.
- Monitor social media platforms to spot early trends relevant to the target demographic and present findings to the team.
- Create visual documents to support order sign‑off processes and clearly showcase the proposed range.
Skills & Experience
- Excellent relationship‑building skills with internal teams and external brand partners.
- Passion for footwear and fashion trends with a deep interest in the wider sportswear and high‑street market.
- Forward‑thinking and reactive mindset, able to respond quickly to market shifts to keep the brand competitive and relevant to consumer demand.
- Strong analytical and organisational skills with the ability to interpret data and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Excel and Power BI knowledge is an advantage for reporting, analysis and data‑driven decision‑making.
Diversity
We recognise and value the importance of diversity to build happy teams full of people who want to learn and be inspired by each other and our different experiences and backgrounds.
Buyers Admin Assistant employer: Merry Hill Group
Footasylum is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant work culture centred around community, collaboration, and challenge. As a Buyers Admin Assistant, you will thrive in an environment that encourages innovation and personal growth, with ample opportunities to engage with leading global brands and contribute to trend-setting product offerings. Located in the heart of the UK retail scene, Footasylum offers a dynamic workplace where your passion for footwear and fashion can flourish alongside a diverse team committed to excellence.
