Buyer's Assistant: Poetry Accessories

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Cape Union Mart Full time

Role and Responsibilities:

Sample management which includes
- sample requests & follow up,
- sample preparation for reviews & meetings;
- sample handover to online photography & marketing etc
- sample room organization

  • Tracking & following up on approvals & preproduction sample submission and the approval process
  • Update product lists & reports with correct imagery & information
  • Liaising with the marketing & online departments
  • Prep for meetings & shoots
  • Deal with all requests that come through
  • Online product management
  • Ensuring that products are successfully loaded online by the launch date
  • Setup, prep for & assist in meetings
  • Reporting
  • Stores
  • Marketing
  • Suppliers
Administrative duties

  • The Buyers Assistant role is pivotal to the smooth running of the department. Your main function will be to provide a comprehensive range of administrative support to the buyer, by organising, coordinating and assisting with their workload commitments which will vary and change from day to day.

Requirements:

  • Matric / Gr1
  • Relevant tertiary qualification (advantageous)
  • 23 Years work experience in a similar role is essential
  • A minimum of Product / Accessories / Footwear experience is required
  • The ability to multitask would be crucial
  • Excel and PowerPoint proficiency is essential

Competencies required:

  • Time management
  • Excellent communication skills
  • An effective team player
  • Results & solution driven
  • Resilient & tenacious with high energy levels in a fastpaced, everchanging environment
  • Ability to prioritize, manage time, maintain high levels of drive & initiative under pressure
  • Detailorientated & accurate
  • Proactive, innovative, passionate, committed, selfmotivated, driven, and trustworthy


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