About us Dune London is the leading affordable luxury footwear and accessories brand in the UK, with broad distribution across both the UK and internationally. It has 50 stores in the UK and over 100 in 25 countries around the world. The company is entering a period of sustained growth both through additional stores, expansion of sales on its online channels and through third party partners both in the UK and globally. Celebrating its 30th anniversary the group has over the years built an enviable position as the specialist in quality fashion footwear and accessories which has given it a unique position at the high end of the high street. About the role To support the Outlets Buying and Merchandising team in all elements of administration that facilitates the process flow of product into the business and partners. RESPONSIBILITIES: Daily Admin Support Merchandiser by maximising sales potential through use of reports and responding to requests. Support the Junior Buyer on a day-to-day basis with administration duties for Outlet Buying team. Communicating across departments as a key point of contact and support. Order Management Maintain the critical path and liaise with Suppliers when needed to identify any issues or changes and communicate to team effectively to resolve. Size and raise Purchase Orders and ensure consistent communication across the team. Constant maintenance of Purchase orders, always ensuring accuracy. Sample Management Ensure all samples are chased, managed, labelled and in the correct location. Management of samples daily, setting up for key meetings with management and external partners. Intake Management Update delivery schedule reports on a weekly basis. Assist with any line lists and communications for store transfers. Promotions Compile line lists for promotions which are to be shared with the business and pricing teams. Update store promotional calendar. Trading Pull together weekly Monday trade packs and line details. Update daily sales reports. Commercial awareness Keep up to date with current and future trends to assist with trend boards for new ranges and be aware of competitor activity. EXPERIENCE / SKILLS REQUIRED: An understanding and interest in Excel. The ability to build good relationships. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Professional approach, accurate, honest, tactful, self-motivated and enthusiastic. Able to work as part of a wider team. Takes responsibility and ownership for driving own development. A passion for Buying and Accessories. Excellent time management skills Aware of current and future trends. Adaptive and flexible to fast paced Retail environment. About the perks Blended working – spreading your time across our office and remote working Brand new sustainable office in bustling West London (near Westfield) Friendly and open culture with flat structures allowing plenty of opportunity for development. Company growth and opportunity; Dune is opening new stores and channels and evolving all the time Open-minded company, welcoming thoughts and ideas to be shared Working with charitable organisations to help raise funds and give something back. Our current charity partner is Mental Health UK. 60% employee discount on Dune products – what’s not to love! 25 days holiday (plus the bank holidays) Cycle2work and season ticket loans Company pension scheme Life assurance for all team members We look after our people 3.00 p.m. finish every pay day Friday! Team socials and drinks – we like to have fun! Access to our employee assistance programme, retailTRUST, who provide loads of resources to support with wellbeing and personal development offer free counselling legal advice and financial guidance. Our own Wellbeing Allies – there to talk when you need them. What happens next? We will take a good look at your application and if we don’t feel we are right for you, we’ll make sure we let you know but sadly we are not able to give tailored feedback. If we are excited to find out more about you, we will give you a call and arrange to talk. A few things that might help: Research the brand, the role, your interviewer on LinkedIn; browse our website; and visit a store if you can Make sure you have plenty of examples to show off all your amazing skills and experience relevant to this role
