Location | Head Office, Tottenham Court Road, LondonWorking style | HybridAbout Next Beauty Next Beauty has become one of the most trusted beauty destinations online having launched in 2018 on next.co.uk, Britains number one online clothing and footwear retailer. So much so that were expanding into selected Next stores across the UK. Offering over 250 luxury beauty brands including Tom Ford, Clarins, Estee Lauder and MAC, to name just a few; skincare, makeup and fragrance are all carefully curated by a team of beauty experts for over 8 million customers. Our mission is to continue to evolve our beauty portfolio to become the number one beauty destination thats both successful and sustainable.About the Job If you're passionate about the beauty industry and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we want you to be part of our dynamic Buying and Merchandising team at Next Beauty. You will be predominantly supporting our Bath & Body Works department. Your mission is clear: masterfully oversee the entire item lifecycle, from creation, ordering through to the item going live on the website, all while maintaining precision and timeliness. In addition, you will be responsible for resolving any data issues and assisting the wider team with day to day tasks across the department to ensure the smooth flow of product launches. If you want to put your inquisitive nature, exceptional teamwork and expert problem solving skills to good use, then this could be the perfect role for you.You will beThe guardian of the critical path, ensuring it is up-to-date and that stock is delivered, then launches in a timely mannerUpdating and maintaining the Bath & Body Works product launch calendarResponsible for all SKU raising and contract raisingMonitoring and updating intake trackers for Bath & Body WorksTracking the status of new products vs their launch date and flagging any issues ahead of timeBuilding relationships with internal and external teams and be the go to person for any queries around item setup or stock intake for Bath & Body WorksSetting up promotions and checking that they go live as planned; flagging any issues with the relevant teams to seek a resolution as quickly as possibleAssisting with warehouse and finance queriesOrdering labels for inbound stock Regular site audits to ensure that all products are live and in the correct promotionsWorking closely with the product teams and communicating any data that can not be resolved by with clear deadlines for completionResponsible for sample management for marketing initiativesUpdating price changes when requiredSupporting wider Buying and Merchandising teams on administrative tasksPreparing comparative shops Identifying trends and reviewing sales performance for Bath & Body WorksYour TalentYou will ideally have experience working within Beauty Buying or Merchandising, but not essentialExtremely organised and adaptableExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalIf theres a problem, youre the first person to find a solutionAs well as working in a team youre self-motivated, passionate and driven when it comes to working solo tooComfortable working in a fast-paced environmentHelpful and approachable with a positive outlook no matter whatStrong team ethos - working together and building excellent relationships with your team along with all other key partnershipsAdvanced Excel skillsWhat we can do for you25% off a huge selection of Next, Lipsy, GAP and Victoria's Secret products & 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded BeautyHot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through Perks At WorkWe recognise hard work with our company performance-based bonusLife AssuranceJoin our Next Sharesave SchemeDigital GP Service for help at homeLesson the impact with our Annual Travel Card LoanNever miss a package and with Direct to Desk deliveryBag a bargain at our sample salesHybrid & flexible working across the business to support your work-life balance Learn, develop and grow with our personal development plansEnjoy more time with friends and family with Early Bank Holiday finishesJoin in the fun with our year-round office eventsDiversity & InclusionAt Lipsy Group we recognise that our differences are what make us who we are. We want people to want to work for us and be their true selves. We are dedicated to attracting and developing a talent team, and recognise that all unique backgrounds and experiences contribute to our future success.We want to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected, and where people can achieve their full potential and be their very best, whoever they are.WellbeingWe believe that wellbeing is having the opportunity to achieve your full potential, cope with day to day pressures, be productive and thrive in all aspects of your life. We encourage a culture that promotes and enables us all to achieve positive wellbeing, by focusing on mental, physical and financial health.
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Buying and Merchandise Assistant (BBW) - 12 month FTC