Our Role

Reporting to the Head of Buying- Clothing & LWC, you will support in strategizing, sourcing and developing a complimentary accessories range to sit alongside the clothing offer. The accessories range will mainly consist of footwear, bags, belts and jewellery.

What you'll be doing

• Strategize, source and develop an elevated and curated accessories offer that compliments the clothing offer
• Understand the market place and carry out competitive shops for both direct competitors as well as aspirational brands
• Manage and deliver the range in line with the CP to achieve 90% availability target
• Work closely across function to ensure a balanced, profitable and aspirational range is delivered- design, technical, merchandising
• Work closely with the supply base to ensure we offer premium product, at affordable prices whilst achieving set dept margins
• Work closely alongside the clothing team to ensure a cohesive head to toe offer is delivered to the customer
• Work with and develop relationships with external brands on certain product categories

What skills & experience you will need

• Previous experience in an accessories product development buying role at a similar level within the market
• Experience in having sourced relevant suppliers and factories with the appropriate skill set
• Clear understanding of a Critical Path
• Demonstrate the ability of having worked closely alongside design, technical and merchandising
• Demonstrate a strong product eye
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of product development systems- RP, PLM, D365 etc
• Branded experience would be beneficial

What will make you brilliant at this role

• Strong interpersonal and clear communication skills
• Strong organizational skills- managing multi product and different CP’s
• Strong negotiation skills
• Passion for product

What we’ll offer you

At The White Company, we value our employees for always going the extra mile for every one of our customers; we reward this with great benefits and competitive salaries.

• Discount -Up to 50% discount and access to regular Sample Sales
• Holiday - 25 days rising to 28 with length of service
• Holiday Buy – opportunity to buy up to 5 days holiday
• Pension Scheme - enrolled in our Group Personal Pension schemes upon joining the business.
• Bonus - In addition to our competitive salaries, all our employees are entitled to join a discretionary bonus scheme (based on policy eligibility)
• Perkplace Benefits Platform – offering a variety of discounts across well-being and lifestyle
• Wagestream Money Management app - access to Wagestream gives you power over your pay and supports financial wellbeing
• Continued Development – We offer structured support from our own in-house Learning and Development Hub
• Salary Sacrifice scheme for Electric vehicles (dependent on grade and meeting policy eligibility)
• Continued Development - Inclusion on our Leadership Development Programme (eligibility for contracts of 6 months plus Grade D & E roles only)
• Continued Development – We offer structured support from our own in-house Learning and Development Hub
• Private Healthcare with additional Babylon Digital Healthcare (based on contract duration)
• Life Assurance

Additional Benefits

• Fruit basket daily
• Tea and coffee provided
• Working from Home - option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays
• Social - Christmas party/social events throughout the year
• Seasonal Sample Sales
• Volunteer Day - with a charity of your choice
• Great Location - Close to transport links - over ground Shepherds Bush station /underground White City & Wood Lane stations. Westfield shopping centre with shops restaurants/bars/cinema and gyms

Our Equality Diversity and Inclusion statement of commitment

At The White Company we are committed to creating an inclusive culture that welcomes and celebrates a diversity of backgrounds and identities.

We are working together to ensure our environment is one where people can bring their authentic selves to work, where their contribution is valued, ability enhanced, and perspective appreciated. Where difference is respected, encouraged, and celebrated. Where you can feel you belong. 

We are committed to an active Equality Diversity and Inclusion Policy, which starts with our recruitment and selection process.

We'd love you to join us on our journey.

Our Sustainability statement of commitment

We are committed to building a sustainable legacy that will enable a brighter future for people and our planet.’ We believe this should be reflected in everything we do.