Based at our Head Office in Whyteleafe, Surrey (just 15 minutes outside of Croydon, easily commutable from London)

2 days in the office, 3 days working from home, enhanced by variable core hours

Are you keen to kickstart a career in Buying, or are you already a BAA looking for an exciting new challenge and you are always one step ahead?

We’re on the hunt for a passionate, creative and commercial Buying Admin Assistant to join our B&M team! You will be supporting in the delivery of our amazing products and insuring we are the best at what we do compared with our competitors while still putting the customer at the centre of everything we do!

A bit about Ann Summers…

You might know us as the inventors of the Rampant Rabbit, or even the destination for must-have lingerie and sex toys, and you’re right, but we’re SO much more than that…

We’re an inclusive brand that strives to EMPOWER, lives to PUSH BOUNDARIES, gets kicks off MAKING IT HAPPEN and absolutely LOVES OUR CUSTOMER!

The role…

• Understanding the customer and brand performance in the retail market
• Accountable for reviewing the critical path to ensure that all samples and components are delivered and approved on time
• Managing order process ensuring all details are accurate and adjusting where needed
• Ensuring all samples are approved on time and highlighting any issues to the wider team
• Uses knowledge of economic and social trends making valuable recommendations to management
• Showing commercial awareness though reports and contribute any ideas in department discussions
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders and adding value to their thinking by offering new ideas and solutions

We’re looking for someone who…

• Possesses a keen interest in developing a career within buying and loves lingerie, ideally having taken part in fashion internships or studied for a fashion or buying qualification.
• Creative and innovative, self motivated to develop industry knowledge.
• Able to build positive and constructive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Thrives in a fast-paced enviroment, approaching thier work in a methodical and organised manner.
• Has an affinity with our brand and the values we stand for.

At Ann Summers we are proud to continue embracing inclusion, diversity, and equality in our every day, supporting our people to be themselves. We are committed to building teams with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and views.

What’s in it for you?

Being part of the AS family offers some fab benefits, not only is it a great brand to be a part of, but not only will enjoy 50% staff discount, but so much more, take a look…

• 29 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) increasing by an additional day each year you’re part of the AS family, up to 34 days max. 
• Companywide bonus scheme 
• Workplace pension 
• Life Assurance 
• A paid day off for your Birthday  
• A week off after getting married 
• Colleague social events 
• Partnership with Retailtrust providing our Employee Assistance Programme 
• Wellbeing space 
• Company perks scheme 
• Holiday purchase scheme 
• Free onsite car park at HO 

We value each one of our colleagues and aim to make Ann Summers a great place to be!

We regret that due to high volumes we are unable to acknowledge every application. All successful candidates will be contacted as soon as possible to discuss the role and their experience further.

Ann Summers complies with all GDPR policies and by responding to this ad your details will be kept on record for a total of 6 months unless expressed otherwise.