- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Junior
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
Watches of Switzerland Group is seeking an Assistant Buyer to join its Buying Team in London, supporting the Buyer with trade analysis, negotiations, range building, product development and stakeholder liaison. The role includes shaping retail ranges, managing priorities and contributing to team performance; benefits include a Holiday Purchase Scheme, 24/7 employee assistance and virtual GP services, a Share Save Scheme, birthday leave, wellbeing tools, staff discounts and enhanced maternity pay.
Role & Responsibilities
- Analyse weekly trade reports.
- Present findings to the wider team.
- Conduct negotiations.
- Build product ranges.
- Support product development.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
- Coordinate competing priorities.
- Work within budget while continually pursuing trading profit opportunities.
- Manage and coach team members to deliver outstanding results.
- Shape and plan retail ranges.
- Prepare and deliver range and product proposals.
Qualifications
- Proven background at Assistant Buyer level.
- Flair for product, trends and innovation.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Skills
Experience
A proven background at Assistant Buyer level; experience preparing and delivering range and product proposals.
Workplace
This position is based in London, England, UK.
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Benefits
Holiday Purchase Scheme; 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme; 24/7 Virtual GP service; Share Save Scheme; birthday day off; free wellbeing tools; generous discount scheme; enhanced maternity pay.
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