About: Founded in Nottingham in the 1970’s, the Paul Smith collections have become internationally recognised and Paul Smith is one of Britain’s most renowned and successful designers. Up until the age of 16, Paul had wanted to be a professional cyclist, but a serious accident set him on a different path. Once out of hospital Paul fell in with a group of art students. They talked constantly about art, architecture and design and Paul found himself longing to be part of that exciting world. From its origins in one small shop in Nottingham in 1970, Paul Smith has grown into a global business, selling in six continents. Comprising of complete clothing, shoe and accessory collections for men, women and children; representation is further extended by associated product licenses where the potential of the brand has been recognised by key licensees in the fragrance, eyewear and interior businesses.
Paul Smith is one of Britain’s leading independent design companies. We champion positivity, curiosity and creativity. These qualities underpin every Paul Smith design, whether it’s a shirt, a shop or a special collaboration. Reaffirming the values that Paul set down in 1970, ‘classic with a twist’ remains the guiding principle of the company. Happily positioned between high fashion and formalwear, while taking reference from both, Paul Smith has always been proud to stand apart.
We have a very exciting opportunity for two Collection Merchandising Assistants to join our Retail Buying Office in London. The Collection Merchandising Assistants will provide administrative support to the Collection Merchandising team, supporting across all collections. These are great opportunities for anyone who is looking to pursue a career in Buying and you will gain valuable experience and insight into a busy Buying office.
The Role:
Run and compile weekly, monthly and seasonal reports and distribute them to the wider teams.
Keep collection trackers up to date and assist with actions from store visits and in-season call-outs.
Update the description list and attribution on allocation documents, ensuring the information is correct.
Attend seasonal buying appointments when required and provide administrative support, including order writing and collating road map data.
Input seasonal buys into PRIMA and ensure the forward orders are raised on the system accurately and on time.
React to customer and business trends by providing timely information to Sales, Production, Visual Merchandising, and Marketing teams, so that they can chase product opportunities and drive seasonal performance.
Report on product performance and make recommendations to the Collection Merchandiser in order to support sales and meet customer needs.
Visit the shops on a regular basis and keep up to date with feedback from shop staff.
Organise and carry out store training on new collections and products.
File and manage the seasonal swatch books.
Assist with sample management.
Profile:
Relevant experience as a BAA or a degree in Fashion Buying and Merchandising.
Proven administrative experience in a commercial environment.
Advanced Excel skills and the ability to analyse data and compile reports.
Excellent planning, prioritisation and organisational skills and experience working to set deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Friendly and approachable.
Methodical, accurate and efficient.
Self-motivated and can work on own initiative.
Up-to-date knowledge of fashion trends and the industry as a whole.
Passionate about the Paul Smith brand.
What’s in it for you:
Hybrid working and flexi-time, with 3 days in the office per week.
A generous seasonal clothing allowance.
A discretionary discount on Paul Smith products.
Wellbeing support through the Retail trust for you and your family.
An annual leave entitlement of 25 days, plus Bank Holidays.
Cycle to work and travel loan schemes.
SmartTech.
Day for change.
If you like the sound of what you’ve read so far, find out more about our company culture and the full list of benefits we can offer you.
At Paul Smith, we celebrate and encourage applications from all walks of life into our growing workforce. We are committed to empowering people from any background, belief system, or ethnicity, offering an inclusive environment where talent is recognised and valued.
