Stylish, grounded, uplifting – these values live through everything we do at Boden. Without the collaboration, honesty and friendship between our teams, we wouldn’t be where we are today. We curate a world of beauty that’s ethical, inclusive – and importantly – good fun. We inspire you to live your best life. We are Boden.
Overview
Support the Retail & Wholesale Buying function to deliver ‘best of Boden’ range with our Partners. Being responsible for the administrative processes for the team.
Location: 3-4 days per week at our North Acton office, the rest WFH.
What You Will Do
· Understand the Boden brand and the customers of our partnerships.
· Responsible for the buying admin processes to ensure smooth running of the department.
· Help prepare weekly trade packs and monthly lessons learnt packs.
· Responsible for product set up process, sharing range detail with Partners to ensure a smooth launch.
· Responsible for briefing production team on required imagery.
· Proofing Partner websites to make sure all launched correctly, following up actions.
· Update department critical path with progress on key tasks.
· Liaise with Direct team should any samples be needed for Partners.
· To be familiar with the range and performance, highlight risks and opportunities.
· Support with selection preparation, prep for partner visits, delivering content to support and ensuring systems are accurately updated.
· Ensure selections are logged onto the system correctly.
· Communicate changes to Partners accurately and in a timely manner.
· Support with marketing efforts with partners where relevant, supplying images, sharing line lists and sample management.
· Ad hoc tasks to support admin of the team.
What We Are Looking For
· Passionate about a career in buying and partnerships.
· Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
· Great attention to detail.
· A can-do attitude.
· Experience of being part of a team.
· Some retail or administrative experiences.
· Clear communication skills.
· Good problem-solving skills.
· Great time management.
· Ability to multitask.
· Ability to work independently.
What We Offer
Competitive salary & targeted annual bonus scheme.
Generous Boden clothing allowance!
30% discount on all current clothing ranges.
25 days Holiday annually, plus Bank Holidays.
Online Portal with an array of discounts on retail & entertainment.
Virtual GP Service for you and your household!
Free onsite parking and subsidised café.
We want Boden to be the place everyone wants to work. Friendly, open and tolerant. A best-of-British company with diverse teams, equal opportunities, and fair working and recruitment practices. We believe in hiring the best person for the job whoever they are, helping them thrive in it and celebrating their individuality.
We would like to encourage people from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply for our roles. If you need any reasonable adjustments or additional support during your application process, please do not hesitate to let us know.