Wholesale Assistant Buyer

WHOLESALE ASSISTANT BUYER | NORTH WEST | HYRBID WORKING | GREAT HOURS | CIRCA £30,000

£28,000 - £32,000

Love product? Obsessed with trends? Ready to take the next step in your buying career?

We're looking for an ambitious, energetic and commercially-minded Wholesale Assistant Buyer to join a growing fashion business where no two days are the same.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Buyer or Junior Buyer who is ready to broaden their experience and work across multiple product categories, building collections that perform not only in stores but across wholesale, concession and e-commerce partners too.

If you thrive on product, love spotting opportunities and enjoy building relationships, this could be the perfect next move.

Why this role?

Buying for wholesale & retail gives you the chance to develop an entirely new dimension to your buying skillset. You'll combine trend, product development and commercial decision-making while working closely with some amazing retail partners and internal teams.

You'll gain exposure to:

Range building and collection planning
Wholesale, concession and retail trading
Product development and exclusive product creation
Supplier negotiation and costing
Strategic planning alongside senior leadership
Building partnerships with key retail accounts
Working across buying, merchandising, design, visual merchandising and marketingThe Opportunity:

Working closely with the Senior Buyer, you'll play a key role in driving the performance of the wholesale department.

You'll analyse sales, identify opportunities, build product selections tailored to different retail partners and ensure the right product lands in the right place at the right time.

You'll become a true brand ambassador, presenting collections confidently, influencing decisions and helping shape future ranges.

From trade meetings and range reviews to product development and store visits, you'll be at the heart of the business.

What You'll Be Doing:

Building balanced and commercially successful product ranges
Tailoring assortments for wholesale and concession partners
Working closely with Buying, Design and Merchandising teams to align future collections
Supporting product development and creating exclusive opportunities where required
Monitoring trends, influencers and market movements to identify new opportunities
Monitoring daily, weekly and seasonal sales performance
Identifying trading opportunities and actions to drive growth
Working alongside Merchandising teams on OTB and seasonal planning
Reviewing margins, pricing architecture and profitability
Conducting detailed trade reviews and product performance analysis
Leading regular meetings with wholesale and concession partners
Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Understanding customer profiles and tailoring product selections accordingly
Acting as a trusted partner and brand representative
Supporting visual merchandising plans and store launches
Creating product presentations and sign-off packs
Conducting store visits, training and performance reviews
Managing concession and wholesale partner relationships
Supporting marketing with product selections and launch planning
Monitoring critical paths and managing sample processes
Supporting quality control escalations and solutions
Managing store screen content and POS planning
Ensuring launches are delivered on time and to the highest standardWho We're Looking For:

You'll likely be operating as an Assistant Buyer or Junior Buyer and looking for your next challenge.

You'll bring:

A genuine passion for fashion and product
Strong commercial awareness
Confidence working with numbers, sales and trading reports
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Experience negotiating and building relationships
A proactive and positive attitude
The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Ambition to develop your buying career furtherBH36363