Buyers Admin - Womens Accessories - Internal Applicants Only

Job Introduction

Are you looking for a Buying role? Have a little experience already and want your first experience of working for a fast-paced, passionate department where no two days are the same? Looking for a company that wants to help further your career in Buying as well as provide you with an exciting, inspiring and fun place to work?  

If the answer to all of these questions is ‘yes’ then you’re just the kind of person we’re looking for! 

Role Responsibility

As our new Buyers Administrator, you’ll provide fundamental support towards the success of the Accessories Buying department, with a specific focus on our online concession business. As part of this, you will: 

• Ensure that the accessories online concession categories are running smoothly and efficiently. This role has a special focus on Shoes, Jewellery and Watches and Eyewear.
• Be the first point of contact with our concession partners and external stakeholders - from amending schedules, to resolving queries as and when they come up.
• Work closely with our internal stakeholders – our copy team and photo studio.
• Keep our In Stock Not Online (ISNOS) to a minimum. You’ll also have an eagle eye where you’ll flag areas that are incomplete in order to continually help the team improve. 
• Update and maintain the database where you’ll perform a wide variety of administrative duties, from setting up accounts for external partners to checking and maintaining the accuracy of all orders.
• Be a friendly face who is always on hand to assist the team through all administrative aspects of the buying process.

The Ideal Candidate

A BIT ABOUT YOU  

• You’ll be super organised and probably love a list!
• Your attention to detail will be second-to-none and you’ll pride yourself on your level of accuracy.  
• You will be systems savvy, able to balance your workload and work on numerous tasks at one given time.
• You’ll be a natural problem solver who really enjoys finding solutions and being a go-to person within a department.
• You will be more of a numbers person who loves getting to grips with systems and data handling. Being proactive in this sense will truly set you up for success in our Buying department.
• You’ll be a fantastic communicator and possess the ability to influence, as you’ll get the opportunity to connect with several different departments and stakeholders.
• Finally, you’ll have a real ‘can-do’ attitude with the ability to inspire confidence in all those you assist.   

This job is a brilliant opportunity to support the Buyers Assistant, Assistant Buyer and Buyer to implement the creative strategy for Selfridges, and an exciting one at that. It doesn’t just stop at Buying either - we have lots of opportunities to get involved and collaborate on projects and in communities internally, so no two days will ever be the same. As Harry Gordon Selfridge once said, ‘There’s no fun like work!’ 

About the Company

A BIT ABOUT US  

Our creative spirit 

We are more than a shop. We are a social space where culture and commerce collide to release an energy that we call the Selfridges spirit. We are here to make our world brighter, and everyone is welcome. 

Our awards cabinet 

We’re not ones to brag, but since you asked...Selfridges has won the award for The World’s Best Department Store an unprecedented four times at the IGDS awards, with an additional award for the Best Sustainability Campaign.  

Our future 

Since 1909 we have been at the forefront of retail and today our stores in London, Manchester and Birmingham – alongside selfridges.com and the Selfridges App – continue to redefine the way we shop and socialise. As a Selfridges team member, you will learn what it takes to consistently drive innovation, success and amazing customer experiences. 

THE FUN STUFF  

There are lots of reasons to be excited about joining Team Selfridges – from our fantastic team member communities to volunteer days and behind-the-scenes Selfridges experiences throughout the year. 

Other benefits and rewards include: 

·       Generous bonus and/or commission scheme 

·       Discounted gym memberships 

·       Pension contributions  

·       Annual travel pass and cycle to work schemes 

·       A volunteer day for all team members 

·       Access to a wide range of training programmes to help your career development 

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