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ASOS

Assistant Buyer Menswear - Topman

Location:  London, United Kingdom
Location flexibility:  3 office days / week – may vary across teams (tech teams 3 days at home)
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Job Description

Company Description

TOPSHOP and TOPMAN are iconic British fashion brands with 60 years of heritage. Headquartered in London, the Brands have over 2 million customers across the globe through the ASOS platform and generate brand sales of c£200m. Our mission is to unlock the best of fashion for everyone, with creativity and innovation at our core.

Following the formation of a Joint Venture between ASOS and HEARTLAND in October 2024, ASOS is creating a standalone cross-functional team within ASOS which is dedicated to unlocking the huge growth potential of the TOPSHOP and TOPMAN brands. The brands will now benefit from ASOS infrastructure and resources while enjoying the creative freedom and agility of standalone brands.

The next 12 months for TOPSHOP and TOPMAN will see the expansion of the brands’ offline and online retail presence with the launch of Topshop.com and new wholesale partnerships.

Job Description

As an Assistant Buyer for TOPMAN, you’ll play a key role in building relevant, trend-led and commercially successful menswear ranges for our customer.

Working closely with your Buyer, Merchandiser, Designers, Technologists and supplier partners, you’ll support the development of product from concept through to launch. You’ll bring a strong menswear and TOPMAN lens to your decisions, balancing fashion, customer insight and commercial performance to help drive the continued growth of the brand.

The Details

  • Supporting the Buyer in developing and delivering commercially successful ranges for the TOPMAN customer.
  • Bringing a strong understanding of menswear trends, product and the TOPMAN customer to range development and decision-making.
  • Building strong relationships with suppliers and partners to deliver great product, quality and value.
  • Negotiating cost prices and delivery dates while maintaining positive supplier relationships.
  • Monitoring sales performance and identifying opportunities to maximise trade and respond to customer demand.
  • Analysing customer, market and competitor trends to inform future product decisions.
  • Working closely with Design, Merchandising and Technical teams throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Managing the critical path to ensure key milestones are achieved and product launches on time.
  • Supporting range reviews, sign-offs and strategy meetings with clear analysis and recommendations.
  • Contributing to department and brand strategy by identifying risks, opportunities and emerging menswear trends.
  • Championing sustainable and responsible sourcing practices in line with our Fashion with Integrity commitments.
  • Supporting our culture by championing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategies.

Ways of Working

We believe being together in person helps us move faster, connect more deeply, and achieve more as a team. That's why our approach to working together includes spending at least 3 days per week in the office.

Qualifications

About You

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about menswear, product and the TOPMAN customer, with the commercial instinct to understand what our customer wants now and what they’ll want next.

You’ll be collaborative, organised and comfortable working in a fast-paced fashion environment, with the confidence to contribute ideas and use customer, trend and trading insight to support great product decisions.

We’d love to meet someone who has:

  • Previous experience within Buying in a fashion retail environment.
  • A strong passion for and understanding of menswear and the TOPMAN customer.
  • A great eye for product and emerging fashion and cultural trends.
  • Strong commercial awareness with the ability to interpret sales and trading information.
  • An understanding of how customer insight, trends and performance can influence product decisions.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  • A proactive approach and confidence to contribute ideas, challenge and influence.
  • A customer-first mindset and genuine excitement for building relevant, commercially successful menswear ranges.

Additional Information

BeneFITS’

  • Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)
  • Employee sample sales
  • 25 days paid annual leave + an extra celebration day for a special moment
  • Private medical care scheme
  • Fixed Annual Payment in addition to your salary each year, it's just an extra thank you from us
  • Opportunity for personalised learning and in-the-moment experiences that enable you to thrive and excel in your role.

Why take our word for it? Search #InsideASOS on our socials to see what life at ASOS is like.

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Working at ASOS

3 office days / week – may vary across teams (tech teams 3 days at home)

A little flex time

Company benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays
401K
Accrued annual leave – Max 5 days to carry over
Adoption leave – 26 weeks enhanced pay
Annual bonus
Annual pay rises
Bike parking
Birthday off
Buy or sell annual leave
Cinema discounts
Coffee discounts
Company freebies
Compassionate leave
Critical Illness Insurance
Dental coverage
Early finish Fridays
Emergency leave
Employee assistance programme
Employee discounts
Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks enhanced pay
Enhanced paternity leave – 8 weeks enhanced pay
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Enhanced sick days
Enhanced sick pay
Eye Care Support
Faith rooms
Family health insurance
Fertility benefits
Financial coaching
Further education support
Gym membership
Hackathons
Health insurance
Hertility subscription
In house training
On-site catering
On-site massages
On-site workout classes
On-site yoga classes
Learning platform
Life assurance
Mental health first aiders
Mental health platform access – Access to EAP (Unum)
Mentoring
Neonatal leave – 16 weeks leave
On-site gym
On-site wellness room
Open to compressed hours
Open to part time work for some roles
Open to part-time employees
Personal development days
Pregnancy loss leave – 10 days paid leave
Private GP service
Professional subscriptions
Referral bonus
Religious celebration leave
Restaurant discounts
Sabbaticals
Salary sacrifice
Shared parental leave – 26 weeks enhanced pay
Skilled worker visas
Study support
Teambuilding days
Time off in-lieu
Travel loan
Volunteer days
Summer hours
Secure on-site parking
Modern office
Private booths
Collaboration spaces
On-site barista
On-site shower
On-site personal trainer
Carer’s leave
Fertility treatment leave
Women’s health leave
Menopause support

Awards & Accreditations

2nd – Most loved - Medium companies

2nd – Most loved - Medium companies

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Company employees:

3,000

Gender diversity (m:f):

35:65

Hiring in countries

United Kingdom

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