Buying Assistant

Job Introduction

• Jewellery Buying Assistant
• Buying & Merchandising 
• Permanent - 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday
• £24,030 per annum + benefits + bonus
• Closing date - Sunday 14th November
• Interviews - Thursday 18th December

We’re looking for a Buying Assistant to join our Jewellery Buying and Merchandising team at our offices in Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire.

As our new Buying Assistant you will be responsible for day-to-day tasks such as creating and maintaining range plans, raising purchase orders and liaising with suppliers regarding deliveries. In addition, the Buyer’s Assistant will support the Buyer in the development of product ranges, sample management and ad hoc administrative tasks to help maximise sales.

  Main Responsibilities

• Dealing with suppliers to request/supply information via email and telephone and build effective partnerships
• Responsible for stock order placement and management, ensuring all category orders are delivered on time, liaising with suppliers for delivery deadlines and ensuring accuracy
• Contributing to the daily tasks within the department with a large focus on supporting the new line function data collection, checking, and inputting information
• Supporting the Buyers in preparation of range and assortment plans in line with business strategies
• Assist the Buyers with analysis of performance and product trends to build on successes to drive appropriate product development
• Assist with analysis of market information and competition
• Ensure clear effective communication within own department and business key stakeholders
• Assist Buyers to liaise with other departments of the business, Retail, Stock in, Finance etc. to provide these departments with the information necessary to enable them to perform efficiently
• Work closely with the Merchandise Planner to ensure that the department KPI’s and strategy are achieved
• Develop an appropriate knowledge of all relevant systems
• Undertake any ad-hoc duty assigned in the pursuit of maximum company profit or efficiency
• Store support via email & telephone.

About Beaverbrooks 

Established in 1919, we have 80 locations across the UK. This includes 57 Beaverbrooks stores & 23 dedicated brand boutiques, including TAG Heuer, OMEGA, Breitling & Tudor. We also have 3 Loupe boutiques, with Rolex showrooms.   

We’re a family business. And you can tell that when you get here. It feels like family. From the very smallest details to the big important things.   

Our core purpose is to enrich lives. We aim to make a positive difference to the world we live in. This includes our colleagues, customers, suppliers & the wider community. 

As a company – we’re true to our word. When we say we’re going to do something, we go all out to do it. And every individual is truly valued.  

The awards we’ve been given speak volumes about what it’s like to work here, some of which are:

• Retail's No 1 Best Company to Work For - Best Companies 2025
• Accredited as an Outstanding Company to Work For - Best Companies 2025
• 'Employer of the Year 2024’ - The UK Jewellery Awards 

The Ideal Candidate

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Highly competent in Microsoft Excel and other Office programs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to build strong relationships with external and internal departments
• Highly organised, self-motivated and pro-active with high attention to detail
• A good command of the English language and high numeracy skills
• Market and commercial awareness
• Flexible and adaptable with the ability to prioritise 
• Enthusiastic team player and able to work within a team.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.

DESIRABLE SKILLS

• JET 1 or JET 2 qualification 
• Microsoft NAV system experience

Amazing benefits for amazing people

They say you get out what you put in. And, at Beaverbrooks, our people put in so much.

In return, just some of the benefits we offer include:

• 28 days holidays (inc bank hols, pro rata)
• Contributory Pension & Life Assurance
• Outstanding colleague discounts, which extend to your family & friends
• Wellbeing scheme
• Employee & family support & counselling in partnership with the Retail Trust
• A variety of different schemes to help you support charities close to your heart
• Office profit share bonus 

Beaverbrooks - the hallmark of amazing people

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