Radley have been proud architects of luxurious British handbags and accessories for over 25 years. Known for our leather expertise and enduring quality, we expertly blend iconic design and exquisite craftsmanship with exceptional value.
Our London HQ is home to our in-house Design team, who are inspired by the natural world, luxurious fine leathers and the remarkable women who wear our bags. Each design is then responsibly made by our family-run manufacturing partners, in the expert hands of three generations of artisan craftspeople.
An Assistant Buyer at Radley London plays a crucial role in supporting the global buying team to develop and deliver profitable product ranges, for all routes to market to become the world’s most coveted British handbags and accessory brand.
Key Responsibilities
Product & Placement
- Assist the Senior Buyer in the selection process for all product categories, to launch, cohesive and commercial ranges for the customer.
- Support the product selection for multiple channels, reflecting current trends that align with the brand strategy, aesthetic and target market.
- Maintain and review pricing architecture with the wider B&M team, confirming competitive alignment and remaining true to the brand strategy.
- Support with the coordination between product and marketing. Driving key product families, trend pieces or high-volume lines for a profitable outcome.
- Play a pivotal part in managing and maintaining the wider critical path as an end-to-end process.
Sales Analysis
- Review weekly sales data alongside the Merchandising function, focusing on best and worst
- sellers, following up where necessary to drive positive trade actions.
- Work cross functionally within the business to support other trading channels where sales
- information needs to be shared collaboratively for wider visibility.
Market Monitoring
- Monitor the fashion market and customer activity through competitive shops, sales, and trend analysis to identify commercial opportunities within the offer.
- Complete seasonal market analysis presentations and feed into product development teams and the Senior Buyer.
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience working within the fashion accessories sector as an Assistant Buyer or a Senior Buying Assistant level.
- Ability to prioritize and work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-departmental fashion business.
- Positive outlook with a willingness to take on challenges.
- Team player, with the ability to work in an agile position alongside various departments.
- Great communication skills, with the ability to confidently present, influence and persuade
Benefits & perks
- Generous staff discount on Radley products
- Opportunities for professional development & training
- Enhanced annual leave (incl. Holiday buy)
- Sickness Pay
- Life Assurance Cover
- Virtual GP
- Healthcare Cash Plan of up to c.£900 per year
- Employee Assistant Programme
- Wellbeing App (Thrive)
- Company Bonus
- Time in Service Rewards
- Sample Sales
- Special Occasion Gifts
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Season Ticket Loan
- Summer Fridays
At Radley, we strive to create, promote and live an inclusive culture. We’re committed to social equity and actively work to make impactful changes across our business to become diverse and celebrate one another’s differences. We encourage a supportive and open environment for anyone that steps through our doors at our Service Centres, Distribution Centre and Stores.
We know that diversity in a business only makes it stronger, so our People team are clear on how to conduct an inclusive recruitment campaign. Our job posts always go through a gender-bias decoder before going live, we will always consider alternative inclusive job boards, and we will remain open to considering flexible working options. We won’t ask for specific qualifications unless it’s absolutely critical to the success of the role and we already actively participate in external schemes to bring in future talent from diverse backgrounds. We are #Proudtobe Radley.
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We’re proud to offer a competitive and ahead-of-the-curve remuneration and benefits package, some of which we share here. If you are shortlisted as having the skills required for this role then we’ll openly share our salary banding with you ahead of moving forward to the next stage. For some time, we have actively stopped asking candidates their salary expectations at interview where it isn’t necessary to do so, we want to pay an individual for the job based on their experience and ability and not limit some groups who may undervaluing themselves.