Apprentice Buying Assistant (Clothing)

Poundland Far East Limited; Watford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in Watford is seeking Apprentice Buying Assistants to join their team. This role offers a Level 4 Buying & Merchandising Apprenticeship, where you’ll learn critical buying skills while supporting product management tasks. Responsibilities include competitor analysis, product sample organization, and spreadsheet management. Ideal candidates should have A-Levels or equivalent, strong analytical skills, and a passion for clothing. The apprenticeship leads to further career opportunities, including Junior Buyer roles.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction plan

Bonus potential

Free on-site parking

Onsite coffee lounge

Exclusive store discounts

Family-friendly benefits

My Staff Shop discounts

Life assurance cover

Health & wellbeing programme

Holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to assist with competitor shopping reports and promotional analysis.
• Experience with managing spreadsheets and category administration.
• Strong communication skills for supplier meetings.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with product sample organization and competitor analysis.
• Supporting the range build process and category management.
• Taking ownership of category data and critical paths.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Negotiation skills

Education

A-Levels or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

avoided _In Buying, that's right a career where buying fantastic Clothing is what you do every week.

Do you thrive on handling multiple tasks at once, whilst being expertly organised? Do you love learning new skills in a fast paced environment? Do you have natural negotiating skills? If so a career in Buying may just be the perfect one for you.

We're looking for Apprentice Buying Assistants to join the Poundland team, based at our Watford office; you'll enrol onto a Level 4 Buying & Merchandising Apprenticeship (external provider), mentored by our talented_LIMITED? leaders who want to see you succeed. Aligned to either Kidswear or Menswear, you'll development a deep understanding of the clothing offering we have and the critical path that brings it from concept to customer.

A couple of months after you join us you'll enrol on your 18 month apprenticeship, aligned to our Buying function. With support for your colleagues and your Mentor, you'll be able to apply your learnings to your role, whilst not only gaining the valuable guidance from the apprenticeship provider but also through the Poundland team.

Responsibility will be given early, you'll have your own scheme of work to manage and be able to see your efforts playing out in front of you. Once you have completed your apprenticeship and are ready, Junior Buyer will be just around the corner.

Your day to day will involve:

• Assisting with competitor shopping reports, including website reviews, store visits and analysing promotional activity to see our missed opportunities.
• Supporting the organisation of product samples, you could be part of bringing in the next viral product.
• Being a key support as part of the range build process.
• Taking ownership of spreadsheets, data is key in buying, along with category admin tasks, including the essential critical path for category products.
• Arranging supplier meetings and attending where needed.
• Being apart of the category management team, working across departments, building your internal network and understanding of the product lifecycle.

Your attention to detail is on point, you can navigate an excel spreadsheet with ease and your analytical skills are second to none. Numbers have always come easy to you, perhaps Maths was your favourite class at school, and you would have gained at least a grade 4 / C at GCSE in this subject, along with English.

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Aside from skills, your approach is essential; a natural team player, who thrives off being around a bustling workplace environment and is at ease building relationships. Positive, determined, with a competitive mindset will make for a fantastic career in buying. Having a passion for clothing is obviously an essential too.

So is this role right for you? You may have just finished college, having done your A-Levels (or equivalent), or you might be a Graduate who is looking for your first step into Buying. If so we could be the employer for you to grow your career with. Apply today and don't forget to include a cover letter at the front of your CV.

• Professional development: A comprehensive induction plan and a recognised QUALIFICATION through our apprenticeship programme.
• Bonus Potential: Unlock the possibility of earning additional bonuses, rewarding your hard work and achievements.
• Free On-Site Parking: Enjoy the convenience of free parking, making your daily commute hassle-free.
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• Onsite Coffee Lounge: Take advantage of our onsite coffee lounge, a perfect space to relax and recharge during breaks.
• Exclusive Store Discounts: Receive a 10% discount on most in-store purchases, enhancing your shopping experience.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits are designed to support your and your family’s needs.
• My Staff Shop: Gain exclusive discounts through our ‘My Staff Shop’ portal, saving on various products and services.
• Life Assurance Cover: Enjoy peace of mind with our life assurance cover, securing your family’s future.
• Health & Wellbeing Programme: Benefit from an employee assistance programme that supports your health and wellbeing.
• Holiday Allowance: Start with 28 days (inc banks) leave entitlement that increases by one day each year (up to 33 days), with the option to buy additional holiday annually. Celebrate your special day off work every year with an extra day’s holiday because we believe birthdays are important.
• Pension Scheme: Plan for the future with our contributory pension scheme, helping you save for a secure retirement.