Assistant Buyer EMEA - Hollister Women

Location: London, United Kingdom; based at the EMEA Home Office London, England

Company

Global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories operating a family of Abercrombie and Hollister brands across international markets.

What you will do

• Own assigned Hollister women's merchandise departments and propose strategies aligned with brand and gender direction.
• Build regional product architecture by selecting from global lines and developing EMEA-exclusive, volume-driving products.
• Execute merchandise buys and assortment adjustments using regional customer preferences, sales data, and business strategy.
• Present weekly selling and business updates, evaluate the impact of promotions, pricing, and product placement, and consolidate findings for the Home Office.
• Research customer behavior, competitors, aspirational brands, runway trends, and media platforms to inform assortments.
• Coordinate seasonal assortment reviews, floorsets, and product development with visual merchandising and sourcing teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or related experience.
• Passion for fashion retail, merchandising, customer research, and the brand portfolio.
• Strong understanding of sales analysis and financial metrics.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, including confidence presenting to leadership.
• Comfort with analytical sales tools and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Collaborative approach and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with cross-functional design, planning, product development, visual merchandising, and sourcing partners.
• Contribute to a global, multi-billion-dollar retail business and regionally relevant product strategy.
• Connect with Home Office teams both remotely and in person.
• Participate in regular weekly, monthly, and seasonal business review processes.