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Assistant Account Executive, Wholesale

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Burberry

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    Product
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need luxury fashion knowledge, Microsoft Office proficiency, strong organization skills, attention to detail, and experience with SAP/NuOrder is a plus.
  • You will support the wholesale team with market preparations, product communication, sales reporting, training sessions, and administrative tasks, ensuring smooth operations and effective collaboration.

Requirements

  • Strong sensitivity to the luxury fashion industry: knowledge of trends, key brands & industry updates
  • Proficiency in all programs on Microsoft Office
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Display an ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
  • Positive and enthusiastic approach to problem solving
  • Ability to work and multi-task in a busy, fast paced team environment
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and in writing
  • Flexible and adaptable to the needs of the business
  • Previous administration experience
  • Previous experience with SAP and NuOrder desirable

Responsibilities

  • Strong sensitivity to the luxury fashion industry: knowledge of trends, key brands & industry updates
  • Proficiency in all programs on Microsoft Office
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Display an ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
  • Positive and enthusiastic approach to problem solving
  • Ability to work and multi-task in a busy, fast paced team environment
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and in writing
  • Flexible and adaptable to the needs of the business
  • Previous administration experience
  • Previous experience with SAP and NuOrder desirable
  • Prepare Seasonal pre-market guidance & guidelines deck for wholesale team & seasonal sellers
  • Attend Collection Presentation in London, 4 times per year
  • Support Senior Product Manager to prepare buying guidelines for the team & present to the team
  • Attend market 4 times per year in Paris and support the wholesale team in all product related queries
  • Daily presence in the Showroom to support teams & ensure smooth appointments
  • Support in product communication during market: additions, cancellations, changes
  • Update on virtual showroom: linesheets, interface, buying tool blockers & outage comms
  • Sales campaign reporting during market to share with Senior Product Manager
  • Post sales campaign analysis: sell in by category (by line, function, best sellers, comparison with previous seasons) & opportunities
  • Prepare buy recaps
  • Support Senior Manager to gather feedback regarding market
  • Complete any administrative tasks as required by the team
  • Prepare a weekly free stock report & deliveries update to share with the team
  • Run the retail best-sellers & share retail updates to team
  • Support in comparative shop analysis and input to share with Central Merchandising
  • Ad-hoc analysis on product performance and opportunities
  • Work with the team to combine monthly sell-out results and product best-sellers for wholesale
  • Combine a monthly product deck with Senior Product Manager and participate in the team meeting
  • Send bi-monthly Burberry newsletter to partners
  • Update the team on product changes, delays, cancellations, price updates throughout the season
  • Support the team with product related queries
  • Share the pistachio labels to wholesale partners
  • Prepare product knowledge training documents
  • Support Senior Manager to host training sessions for the partners
  • Assist in creating seasonal styling guidelines for key digital partners

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Assistant Account Executive, Wholesale.

Where is this position located?

This position is located in London, United Kingdom.

What department will I be working in?

You will be working in the Wholesale, Franchise & Licensing department.

Who will I be supporting in this role?

You will be supporting the Senior Product & Market Manager.

What are the main responsibilities of the Assistant Account Executive?

Responsibilities include conducting competitor analysis, understanding sell-in and sell-out results, gathering partner feedback, assisting with product training, and supporting the wholesale team with various tasks.

Is previous experience in the luxury fashion industry required?

Yes, a strong sensitivity to the luxury fashion industry and knowledge of trends is required.

What skills are necessary for this position?

Necessary skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office, excellent organizational and time management skills, effective communication, and meticulous attention to detail.

Do I need previous administrative experience?

Yes, previous administration experience is required for this role.

Will I have opportunities to attend market events?

Yes, you will attend market in Paris four times a year and collection presentations in London.

Is experience with SAP and NuOrder necessary?

Experience with SAP and NuOrder is desirable but not explicitly required.

What qualities are important for candidates applying for this position?

Important qualities include being flexible and adaptable to the needs of the business, having a positive approach to problem solving, and the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.

How does Burberry support diversity and inclusion?

Burberry is committed to being a force for good, providing an environment for creative minds from diverse backgrounds to thrive, and treating all applications equally.

Are there opportunities for career development in this role?

While the job description does not specify, opportunities for career development are typically available in dynamic teams like the EMEIA wholesale team.

What types of reports will I be required to prepare?

You will prepare various reports including seasonal pre-market guidance, sales campaign reporting, and a weekly free stock report among others.

Do I need to host training sessions for partners?

Yes, you will assist the Senior Manager in hosting training sessions for partners and preparing training documents.

What is Burberry's stance on equal opportunity employment?

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer, treating all applications equally and recruiting purely based on skills and experience.

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Born from innovation, Burberry is a global luxury brand with a rich British heritage. Founded in 1856, our brand is underpinned by our founder’s passion for the outdoors. Thomas Burberry invented the innovative rain-ready fabric gabardine to protect explorers from the elements. In doing so, he created the foundation for the iconic Burberry trench coat, which remains core to the business even today. Guided by our history of exploration and our shared belief that ‘creativity opens spaces’, our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. As a values-driven brand, we are committed to creating the next generation of sustainable luxury and believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to fulfilling our purpose. Fostering an inclusive culture where differences are valued and embraced enables us to be more creative, engaged and make a more meaningful contribution to the world around us.