Job Description

Job reference

TCC000623

Date posted

17/07/2025

Application closing date

01/08/2025

Location

Hybrid - Norwich/London office

Salary

up to 30,000

Package

great benefits

Contractual hours

40

Basis

Full time

Job category/type

Blank

Assistant Buyer

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Job description

We are looking for an experienced and commercially astute Assistant Buyer to support our growing Home Accessories category. This role plays a key part in executing seasonal strategies, managing the critical path, and driving product and process improvements.

You'll be expected to bring initiative, strong judgement, and a proactive mindset -- someone who can anticipate needs, take ownership, and confidently support the Buyer in delivering a compelling and profitable product offer.

Key duties and responsibilities will include:

Support the Accessories Buyer in the end-to-end Buying process, from range planning and product development through to delivery and trade. Take ownership of the critical path, proactively managing timelines and flagging risks across suppliers and internal teams to ensure smooth execution of seasonal launches. Build strong relationships with suppliers - chasing progress, resolving issues and escalating concerns or proposed solution to the Buyer, where appropriate Monitor sales, stock, margin and rate-or-sale data, to identify risks and opportunities, and support in-season decision-making. Conduct regular market and competitor analysis to inform pricing, design direction, and product opportunities.

Essential qualities and behaviours we're looking for:

Commercially aware with a genuine interest in product performance and customer needs. Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to managing multiple deadlines Proactive and self-motivated, able to anticipate next steps and take initiative without waiting for instruction Comfortable working at pace and staying calm under pressure Clear and confident communicator, able to build strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams Solutions-focused mindset, with good judgement and the ability to escalate issues constructively Team player who supports others and contributes to a collaborative working culture

Qualifications, skills and experience - essential:

Proven experience in an Assistant Buyer or similar role within a homeware, interiors or lifestyle retail environment. Commercially aware with a keen interest in interiors and a strong understanding of customer preferences. Confident in analysing data to make informed, commercially-driven decisions. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong cross-functional relationships. Proactive, solutions-foc used mindset - able to anticipate needs and work with minimal direction. Comfortable working in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment. Confident user of Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint. Collaborative team player who can delegate to junior team members while taking ownership of key deliverables.

Whilst not essential, it would be great if you had:

Experience of using Netsuite CRM or similar ERP systems. Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and/or InDesign.

Please check the attached job description before applying, to ensure that you meet all the relevant criteria.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are the perfect fit for this role to https://www.cotswoldco.com/

What will you receive from us?

25 days holiday per year + public holidays
Company pension Death in Service benefit Medical Insurance Private Healthcare Great discounts on our products - 50% personal and 25% for family & friends One paid volunteering day off per year Cycle to work scheme Access to Health & Wellbeing guidance and support Your Birthday Day-Off! Ongoing development and career progression

And lots of other great things!

Who are we?

Over 25 years ago, we opened our first showroom at Bourton-on-the-Water in the heart of the Cotswolds. This very special patch of rural England taught us the importance of creating timeless, understated furniture and accessories that bring homes to life.

We live by our company values of
Happiest together Always authentic Passion for progress Inspiring others Constantly caring




We pride ourselves on the quality of our products and customer experience, powered by our passionate people. We're growing rapidly and are looking for great people to help us realise our big ambitions. If you are passionate about what you do, want to work for a dynamic and ambitious company, can provide all of the above and more, then we would love to hear from you.

We genuinely care about our teams and continually strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where we celebrate our differences, and our people can truly be themselves and feel like they belong. Our team's wellbeing is our priority, and we pledge to live by our value of 'Constantly Caring' by looking after each other, being approachable and attentive to each other's needs and provide a space where everyone feels safe to ask for help and support and receives kindness and understanding in return.Applicants should already possess the appropriate Right to Work in the UK as The Cotswold Company does not offer sponsorships.

For more company information, follow the link https://www.cotswoldco.com/