London

Third-Party Brand Assistant Buyer

Job type
Full Time
Level
Associate
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Your Role

The Role

As the Third-Party Brand Assistant Buyer supporting the Brand Connection & Acquisition team you will play a critical role in managing and optimizing the newly onboarded brands to ASOS. As part of our go to market strategy you will help drive brand visibility, campaign integration and commercial planning sitewide to maximise engagement with consumers. Its a very creative but commercial role ensuring youre able to work with buying teams and key stakeholders to drive the business forward.

The Team

ASOS is one of the UK's top fashion and beauty destinations, expanding globally at a rapid pace. Our values are to be authentic, brave, and creative, and we live and breathe these in everything we do.

The Brand Connection & Acquisition teams mission is to scout, contact, chase, pitch and onboard (through the most relevant fulfilment channel) the most exciting brands for our ASOS customers, expanding our portfolio and driving consumer engagement.

We own the full end to end journey - from onboarding to launch, partnering with marketing to build strong customer engagement and attract new customers. All in close collaboration with the B&M teams who will support and ultimately, own the brands.

The end goal is a Best-in-class brand activation that not only drives success for new brands and product launches but also supports creating consistent momentum on existing brands. Driven by clear commercial priorities from product teams, created & executed by marketing. Tailoring launches and brand moments to balance attracting new customers while also driving high engagement with our existing customer base.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Six-month view of 3PB priorities and launches, presented in detail creatively to our senior stakeholders.
  • Pulling key commercial messages for reactive social or marketing moments being fully versed in cross departmental offering to fill gaps, answer queries and questions.
  • Support teams and division in delivering end to end best in class brand launches.
  • Align on key marketing support for each brand within the portfolio with a high awareness across all business pillars.
  • Drive teams to complete new launch reporting packs and being the central contact for all new launch queries
  • For all ASOS campaigns & homepage planning, curate the most exciting offer and present product messages with authority, manging all samples making suggestions to fit various briefs within the allocated timeframes.
  • Collate key messages pulling into big deal stories and prioritise based on key seasonal moments, pushes and external social trends as well as reviewing sales for any hero/standout product moments we wish to surface.
  • Constant liaison with key stakeholders for all key product planning.
  • Expected to be verse in pulling decks to support key adhoc moments throughout the commercial calendar.

/01 Company Description

We're ASOS. We blend our flair for fashion with our love of cutting- edge technology, but more importantly were interested in how we can bring the best out of you.

We exist to give people the confidence to be whoever they want to be, and that goes for our people too. At ASOS, you're free to be your true self without judgment, and channel your creativity into a platform used by millions.

/02 Job Qualifications

We'd love to meet someone who

  • Has previous Fashion Buying experience as an Assistant Buyer within a fast-paced, global Retailer or Brand
  • Lives and breathes fashion and is passionate about the product
  • Has a strong understanding of 20-something culture and the ASOS customer, and is able to spot the latest trends relevant for them
  • Is super organised, able to use their initiative and to work in a high-pressured environment
  • Has great attention to detail to ensure that all the important details such as selling price, shipment dates and product attributes are correct
  • Has the ability to build strong relationships with other Retail teams and suppliers alike
  • Effectively demonstrates the ASOS values - Authentic, Brave, Creative and Disciplined
  • Can communicate and present clearly and effectively to all levels
  • Has experience of using relevant trading systems and MS Office

/03 Additional Info

Additional Information

BeneFITS

  • Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)
  • ASOS Develops (personal development opportunities across the business)
  • Employee sample sales
  • Access to a huge range of LinkedIn learning materials
  • 25 days paid annual leave + an extra celebration day for a special moment
  • Discretionary bonus scheme
  • Private medical care scheme
  • Flexible benefits allowance - which you can choose to take as extra cash, or use towards other benefits
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Meet The Team

Meet Geeta Gohil -
Commercial @ ASOS

Meet Ian Amer -
Commercial @ ASOS

Meet Mui Abdul -
Commercial @ ASOS

Working at ASOS has made me realise how much I feel like I belong here. It’s exciting and refreshing. The authenticity and inclusivity ASOS has makes it even better to work here. Everyday is a different day; I am learning new things, meeting new people and be involved in so many amazing buying projects.
I love ASOS for two main reasons – firstly because as a company it is never afraid to try something new or challenge the way we work; we really have the autonomy to push ourselves in new directions.
ASOS is incredibly inclusive which means so much to me as a queer Black woman. There are so many opportunities here beyond your role, so you can really boost and build your dream career here. And the people! I’m inspired everyday by my colleagues, the creativity here is unparalleled!
  • Geeta Gohil

    Commercial @ ASOS

    Working at ASOS has made me realise how much I feel like I belong here. It’s exciting and refreshing. The authenticity and inclusivity ASOS has makes it even better to work here. Everyday is a different day; I am learning new things, meeting new people and be involved in so many amazing buying projects.
  • Ian Amer

    Commercial @ ASOS

    I love ASOS for two main reasons – firstly because as a company it is never afraid to try something new or challenge the way we work; we really have the autonomy to push ourselves in new directions.
  • Mui Abdul

    Commercial @ ASOS

    ASOS is incredibly inclusive which means so much to me as a queer Black woman. There are so many opportunities here beyond your role, so you can really boost and build your dream career here. And the people! I’m inspired everyday by my colleagues, the creativity here is unparalleled!
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We are Customer First

We couldn’t be ASOS without our customers.

Across every behaviour, value, and all that we do, we see everything through our customers’ eyes. That means never taking anything for granted and always zeroing in on every single detail. So we can always bring our best as a team, and our customers can have an amazing experience, every time. 

We are Authentic

We work together to be honest, transparent, and our full authentic selves.

This is our ASOS. Our culture, built on collaboration and togetherness, and supported by what’s real and honest. We know that we win bigger when we win as a diverse team. That means celebrating our differences and using them to help us stand out from the crowd, without losing our authenticity and individuality.

We are Brave

We challenge each other to aim high and reach our potential.

Doing nothing gets us nowhere. We may be proud of everything we’ve done so far, but there’s still so much more to explore. We believe we can always be wiser, faster, stronger, bigger, braver, kinder…so asking ‘why’ isn’t just a question, it’s a necessity. We use our voice to drive us forward, speaking up on the things our people and customers care about and using our curiosity to create possibility. 

We are Creative

We know innovation leads to inspiration – it’s what makes us stronger

Change is in our DNA. By acting fast and staying one step ahead of the curve, we can be a leader, not a follower. But for our products and platform to be innovative, they have to be fuelled by creative passion and a deep understanding of our customers and our people. 

We always Deliver

We couldn’t be excellent without evidence – so whatever we’re doing, we have proof of why we’re doing it.

It takes facts and data to tell our stories and help us make our decisions in the most effective way possible. This means we can do what we say and own what we do, no matter how long it takes us to do it. We aren’t about nonsense ifs, buts and maybes, we’re about creating an ASOS that’s built for future success on delivered success. 

Our Benefits

  • Employee Discount

    The most asked-about benefit! As an ASOSer, you’ll receive an exclusive employee discount. You can also nominate a family member or friend to share your discount with.

  • Pension

    Retirement might not be on your mind right now, but it’s important to prep for it. We offer matched contributions up to 5% to help you save.

  • Private Medical Care scheme

    If you join our Private Medical Care scheme, you’ll get fast and effective access to medical cover. 

  • Celebratory Day!

    Get an extra day off in addition to the 25 days of annual leave you get! Spend it celebrating the big days in life, whether it’s birthdays, cultural holidays, weddings and anything else.

  • Shuttlebus Service (if you're based in our Leavesden office)

    It’s more of a work perk, but we offer a free shuttlebus between Watford station and our office in Leavesden.

  • Sample Sales

    We’ve always got fun things happening in our offices, but the one ASOSers get most excited about is our sample sales. Plus, all proceeds from the sample sale get donated to the ASOS Foundation, which helps our charity partners abroad. 

  • Career Development

    You’ll get access to world-class development plans, courses and certificates to help you mould your career. You’ll also get access to our learning events ‘ASOS Develops’ and ‘Shape Your Career’ which give you the time and space to focus on developing those skills to excel your career. 

  • Summer Hours

    We finish at 3pm on Fridays in June, July and August!! This perk doesn’t mean a dip in your salary – it just gives you extra freedom to enjoy those summer weekends however you want.

  • Fixed Annual Payment

    You'll be given a fixed annual payment depending on your level, in addition to your salary, as a thank you for all your hard work.

Location

Our HQ in London

Our HQ in Camden was once a cigarette factory – now, the iconic Art Deco building has been completely renovated with spacious office areas, ASOS Studios (where we shoot all our products), beauty rooms and a free gym. There’s also a subsidised canteen and café. 

Recruitment
Process

  1. Apply online

  2. Call back & Interview

  3. Decision & Onboarding