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The Role…Reporting to the Junior Buyer and Product Developer, the Buying Admin Assistant will play a key supporting role in the purchasing and product development strategy for Soho Home, bringing bespoke products to the retail marketplace.As Buying Admin Assistant for Soho Home, you will support the team to optimize all key functions across the buying and product development department, to ensure each brief is executed to a high standard and hits all KPI’s.Main Duties…Provide administrative support to the Buying & Product Development departmentManage all administrative tasks along the critical path and product lifecycleMaintain an awareness of the development critical path, supporting the team to ensure key calendar milestone are always metEnsure key product information across all internal platforms is up to date and accurateUpdate and maintain the seasonal development tracker, ensuring all key data throughout development is inputSupport in the department trade preparationAssist in compiling competitive analysis reports and other preparations required for seasonal sign-off meetingsAssist in all preparations required for prototype and finalisation meetings – Presentation boards, range management documents, and physical set up of the showroom space. Oversee all logistical elements to ensure samples are on time and in place for key meetings.Take responsibility of all sample requests and shipments in line with department demands, liaising with suppliers as requiredManage samples across all sites (office, warehouse, showroom). Ensuring all samples are readily available and accessibleEnsure approved samples are passed to the Creative team in a timely manner for photographyCreate sample SKUs and labels for all development and photography samples as requiredVia the supply base, request and record all Product Specification Sheets, accurately copying the data to all internal platformsProactively manage customer service queries to drive the best resolutionCoordinate and manage sample sales with the wider Buying and Product Development team as and when requiredWhat We Are Looking For..An excellent communicator both written and verbally, with strong interpersonal skillsNaturally collaborativeA creative problem-solver, innately curious with the confidence to challenge current practices and prompt positive changeStrong organisational skills with an emphasis on attention to detail and accuracyResults-orientatedUpholds a mature and professional demeanour at all timesEnjoys working in a changing environment, able to demonstrate agility when responding to industry trends and evolving demands as Soho Home expands into new marketsExcellent time management skillsAbility to keep calm under pressure, always retaining a friendly and positive can-do attitudeSome product development and commercial buying experience preferred but not essentialBenefits…Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you’re seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to grow your career.Soho Friends Membership50% off Food & Drink, 7 days a weekStaff Room RatesPrivate Health and Dental CareWeekly PayLife AssuranceUp to 50% Staff Discount on Cowshed & Soho HomeIn Office Dog Policy on FridaysSeason Ticket LoanChristmas Office ClosureIn conjunction with Soho Impact, take 2 days paid a year to support a charity of your choice.Free Counselling SessionsCookhouse & House Tonic: Our Cookhouse & House Tonic programmes offer unique food and drink trainings, events and opportunities to inspire and educate.Continuous training to develop yourself personally and professionallyExclusive access to our benefits platform with hundreds of discounts on shopping, gym memberships, holidays, insurance and much moreTeam Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to.
