At a Glance
- Tasks: Help shape licensed products for the iconic Harry Potter franchise and engage with fans worldwide.
- Company: Join Warner Bros. Discovery, a leader in storytelling and entertainment.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Full-time position with a dynamic team and exciting projects.
- Why this job: Be part of a creative team that brings beloved characters to life and makes dreams come true.
- Qualifications: Experience in buying roles and strong Excel skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are… When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
Our studios are considered one of the foremost motion picture and television production and post-production facilities in the world. They inform, engage, and transport audiences to new worlds. The key to that lies with our Studio Operations group, which includes areas like soundstage/backlot set rentals, events, design, culinary, construction, landscaping and much more.
Your New Role… Join our Worldwide Tours & Retail Buying team and help shape the licensed products that engage fans with the Harry Potter franchise. Working with global Consumer Products teams, licensees and internal stakeholders, you'll contribute to product development and selection, identify new opportunities and support products through to launch.
Combining commercial awareness, relationship building and coordination, you'll collaborate with partners across international markets throughout the product lifecycle. Success in this role comes from being highly organised, commercially minded and confident building relationships with people at all levels. If you're looking to develop your buying career within a global consumer products business, we'd love to hear from you.
Your Role Accountabilities…
- Contribute to the development and selection of licensed products across multiple categories.
- Build effective relationships with licensees and Consumer Products teams across global markets.
- Coordinate product approvals, contracts and key milestones to ensure product launches remain on track.
- Participate in discussions around exclusive products and category opportunities with internal and external partners.
- Review sales, customer trends and market activity to identify opportunities within licensed product ranges.
- Maintain accurate trackers, reports and product information using Excel and Power BI.
- Work closely with Merchandising, Design, Ecommerce, Retail and Marketing teams to deliver products that meet customer and commercial objectives, while acting as a central point of contact for partners and stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle.
Qualifications & Experience…
- Experience in a buying head office role, either as an Assistant Buyer or with extensive experience as a Buyers Assistant.
- Experience working with licensed brands, consumer products or external commercial partners.
- Commercial awareness and the ability to identify products that will resonate with customers and fans.
- Strong Excel skills and experience maintaining trackers, reports and product information.
- Knowledge of the Harry Potter franchise, fan expectations and licensed retail products would be highly beneficial.
Working pattern… This is a full-time position (40 hours per week), working Monday to Friday. Flexibility is required to meet the evolving needs of the business.
#T&ROnsite Working - This role is advertised as Onsite, meaning all working hours and days (regardless of shift pattern) will be carried out at the place of work. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement, where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.
How We Get Things Done… This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done.
Championing Inclusion at WBD Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.
If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.
Assistant Buyer - Licensed Products employer: Warner Bros. Discovery
At Warner Bros. Discovery, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters creativity and innovation in a vibrant work environment. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our thoughtfully curated benefits and career-defining opportunities, particularly for those in roles like Assistant Buyer - Licensed Products, where you can engage with iconic franchises like Harry Potter. Here, you will be part of a collaborative culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered to thrive.
