Like the idea of joining the Saltrock Team? We’re looking for a Buyer's Admin Assistant to come aboard and join the next part of our adventure!
For over 30 years, we have designed family clothes and accessories with bold colours and patterns, to perfectly reflect our customers sense of adventure and lifestyle; taking inspiration from land and sea.
Designed in the South West since 1988 we have grown into a strong retail network and ecommerce business, and have other brand touch points through UK wide events, ambassadors and charity partners.
Job Description
Are you fashion obsessed and looking for a
career in a fast-paced fashion environment? If so, this role could be for you.
The Buyer’s Admin assistant role reports to the
Buyers, working as part of the buying team to deliver the best ranges for our
customer, managing the administration of the department ensuring all systems
are kept up to date.
Main Duties/Responsibilities
* Supporting
the buying team with their administration including filing
* Responsible
for keeping information up to date and correct in all relevant systems and
database’s
* Maintaining
the critical path
* Supporting
Buying with analysis of the market and customer activity through competitive
shops, sales and trend
* Supporting
weekly trade meetings through best seller report and shipping/intake
report
* Maintenance
of samples – chasing and booking in
* Racking
up samples with care and consideration for sign offs, range reviews &
fit sessions
* Ad hoc
duties are also an essential daily part of the Buyers Admin Assistant job role
as you are providing full administrative support to the home buying team
Role Competencies/Skills
* Excellent
administrative, communication and organisation skills
* A keen
interest in product, garment construction, brand & customer
* Driven,
Resilient & motivated
* Retail
experience preferred
* Experienced
in Excel with the ability to pick up new systems quickly (Futura &
Qlikview)
Key Contacts & Relationships
* External
- Suppliers
* Internal
– Buying, Design, Merchandising, Warehouse, Retail Ops, Ecom, Marketing,
Wholesale
What we offer you
* Full time, permanent contract. 40 hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm
* Rest and relaxation are important, we offer above statutory holiday, 33 days per year (inc. bank holidays), pro rata for part time team members and after 5 years on your journey you will be rewarded with an extra 2 days
* Your birthday is a REAL big deal, you will receive an extra day holiday for this to be taken on or in the week of your birthday
* Giving back to the community is so important, it is a big part of our journey, you will have 3 days per year to support with charitable causes
* 50% discount (off RRP) on all Saltrock and Ben Sherman products, 60% discount (off RRP) on Crew Clothing Products. This is also offered to friends and family.
* Private GP and EAP service