Administration Assistant

Administration Assistant - Strong Excel Skills needed 
 
Working for a well recognised retailer who focus on delivering high quality products to consumers globally where their products are sold worldwide across multiple online marketplace channels.
As a result of continued growth and internal promotions, we are looking to welcome a Buying Admin Assistant to our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a career in buying, merchandising, and licensing within a vibrant and fast-paced industry.
Your Role Will Include:

• Acting as a key communication link internally and externally—frequently liaising with suppliers and licensors via email, phone, video call, and in-person meetings.
• Handling a wide variety of administrative tasks to support the buying department.
• Creating, updating, and maintaining product pricing spreadsheets and databases based on parameters from buying and finance teams.
• Supporting trade meetings by working closely with other departments to help deliver on sales objectives.
• Collaborating with production teams to provide accurate costing and development briefs; reviewing and approving samples when needed.
• Managing your own time effectively to handle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Designing, maintaining, and analyzing reports and dashboards in Excel to support business and departmental goals.
• Taking detailed notes during range planning and seasonal development meetings and providing summaries where needed.
• Conducting competitor research and market analysis to support product development; compiling trend and range boards.
• Attending industry events and traveling to supplier and licensor meetings when required.

About You:

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• A genuine passion for product and fashion.
• Advanced Excel skills – must be highly proficient in spreadsheet management, using formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs, and other analytical functions.
• Experience creating and maintaining structured reports in Excel.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Motivated, eager to learn, and willing to go the extra mile.

What We Offer:

• A creative and collaborative working environment with driven, like-minded individuals.
• Direct involvement in the exciting world of licensed products and retail.
• Up to 25 days of holiday + bank holidays (with increases based on service), and your birthday off!
• Opportunities to attend high-profile industry events and meetings.
• A supportive culture with clear pathways for growth and career progression.
• The chance to make a genuine impact in a growing, dynamic company.