Buying for a large department store is a complex business, and the Buyers Assistant role allows team members to acquire skills and knowledge which they can build on. A Buyers Assistant supports the Buyer so they can create an inspiring, on-trend merchandise offer every time. Activities include:
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Communicating with stores and suppliers
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Creating, maintaining and tracking orders
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Assisting with product advertising
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Ensuring quality assurance standards are upheld
"A Buyers Assistant role involves a lot of checking - making sure everything's perfect for the buyer. We check off colours, prints and fabrics. We send products to the laboratory and check garment fits with quality assurance. We pull together the advertising and make sure everything's absolutely perfect there."Anita Walsh
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"I’m constantly learning – the trends change from season to season, so I’m always challenged. What drives me is seeing the results of the products we select and when our customers love them."Karina Burgos
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The things I really enjoy about being a Buyers Assistant are:Selecting garments for advertising, drawing up a layout and then seeing the finished product that you helped create!Helping the Buyer decide what style, colour and print to use for a garment and then seeing it in store.Seeing new fashion trends and products 6 months before they hit the stores.The variety, no two days are the same!Esther Vernon |
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