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Assistant Buyer

Listing ID: 1403924

Assistant Buyer

Type of Position: Permanent Position
Company / Organisation / Artist Name: Hobbs
Location: Central London, London, UK
Hours: Full Time
Experience: 2 to 5 years
Start Date: ASAP
Reference Number: 6754
Salary / Wage: Competitive with benefits
Twitter Handle: @
Deadline: Ongoing
Ad Expires In: 1 week 5 days
About: Founded in 1979, Phase Eight is an original, design led womenswear rand that has grown from strength to strength since its conception, without compromising its integrity as a trusted retailer and a market leader. We are dedicated to dressing women of all ages, for all occasions, in fashionable and versatile clothing. We want women to feel as amazing as they look in our styles, which is why we focus on flattering day and evening silhouettes created in quality fabrics. We love modern florals and contemporary details and believe you should never underestimate the power of the perfect dress.

Since becoming part of TFG London in 2015, a listed retail conglomerate owning Phase Eight, Hobbs London & Whistles in the UK, we have seen growth and development prospects across the business.

We are looking for an Assistant Buyer to join our Knitwear and Jersey department on a permanent contract.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our knitwear and jersey offer for the Hobbs customer.

Our buyers play a crucial role in our business, developing and delivering commercial and profitable product ranges that set our Hobbs brand apart. The Assistant Buyer will work closely with the Buyer on the department to anticipate and meet the needs of our global customers, ensuring a well-balanced range that aligns with our product and overall brand strategy.

Key accountabilities include:

  • Overseeing and managing the critical path for each season’s buying activity on the knitwear and jersey department ensuring key deadlines are maintained and product is developed and delivered in time
  • Assist the Buyer with prepping meetings and presenting of range reviews where needed
  • Coaching and developing the Buying Assistant on the department, offering support in their day-to-day and the development of their skills
  • Liaising with suppliers on a day-to-day basis, managing prices, new developments and orders whilst utilising best negotiating skills
  • With guidance from the Buyer drive trade on a daily and weekly basis, chasing into strong reactions and seeding new ideas
  • Anticipate new trends and product opportunities within knitted dresses, knitted tops and jersey tops whilst meeting the needs of our Hobbs customer

About You

We are looking for an Assistant Buyer with relevant buying experience who is looking for that next step in their career. Proven experience in a Buying department and developing a comprehensive product range is crucial for success in this role.

What's in it for you?

 Across the TFG Brands, we pride ourselves on having our people at the heart of everything we do and we really believe that a career in retail is unbeatable. We will give you the tools and the time to develop your career in the direction you want to go.  Alongside that, we have some great benefits which include:

  • Hobbs Employee Discount of 70%, and 50% discount with Phase Eight and Whistles, as per the TFG Brands Discount Policy
  • Up to 28 days holiday entitlement per annum in addition to the usual public and bank holidays
  • Financial and Wellbeing support
  • Enhanced Maternity package
  • Virtual GP service – unlimited access 24/7
  • Plus much more!

About Us

At TFG Brands We Care, We Connect, We Collaborate and We Create. We have four brands in our portfolio: our iconic fashion brands Phase Eight, Whistles and Hobbs as well as our luxury Homewares brand Inside Story. We aren’t stopping there though, we have plans to grow beyond this in multiple retail sectors.

TFG London Inclusion and Diversity statement of commitment:

At TFG London and across all our brands we are committed to creating an inclusive culture that welcomes, develops and celebrates a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, cultural references and ideas and opinions within our business.

We are working together to ensure our environment is one where difference is not only respected but encouraged and celebrated and people can bring their authentic, unique selves to work, where their contribution is valued, ability enhanced, and perspective appreciated.


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