PA to Buying Directors Watford, East of England, England
Job description
Discovery is at the centre of everything we do. Wherever you find us around the world, if you can think of a product, you can probably find it in our stores. We are part of the TJX Family which includes TK Maxx, and Homesense in Europe and the UK and across the rest of the world you will find us as TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra and Winners.With variety comes plenty of surprises—our environment is ever-changing, and that’s just how we like it. Every day is an opportunity to discover something new about our business, our partnerships and even something exciting about yourself. Are you ready to Discover Different?
Job Summary
We're looking for an experienced PA to support 2 of our Buying Directors. This is an important role that will find you working with other PAs across the large Buying team (whilst working cross functionally with Merchandising PAs) and will include proactive diary management, managing emails, travel arrangements, organising meetings, drafting correspondence, producing presentations, general administration and ensuring the efficient running of the office.
You will represent the Buying Directors using discretion and confidentiality at all times and will build strong trusted relationships and be positively perceived as representing the office of the Buying Directors
Key Responsibilities
Organising and updating the Buying Director’s diaries- Answering and dealing with emails where appropriate (particularly when BD is travelling)
- Organising BD’s travel including visits to European and US offices
- Organising Team Offsites/Store Visits
- Liaising with Buying Managers Admin and Merch Coordinators to enable GM routines
- Typing documents of a confidential nature
- Preparing and editing PowerPoint presentations
- Liaising with both external and internal people of all levels
- Maintaining good working relationships and liaising with other PAs to ensure a flow of information and ideas, and provide a support network
- Supporting with Oracle and TMS needs/issues
Key Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Educated to a minimum of GCSE standard (or equivalent);
- Proven strong administrative and organisational skills;
- PC literate with intermediate computer skills and good data entry skills;
- A genuine interest in retail;
- Demonstrates flexibility and ability to adapt to an ever-changing and diverse environment;
- Able to juggle a number of constantly changing priorities and multitask in a high volume and fast paced environment while maintaining a positive and professional demeanour;
- Independent, able to work effectively without close supervision
- Committed and reliable;
- Excellent attention to detail;
- Task oriented, aware of deadlines;
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to form and maintain relationships with people on all levels;
- Self-starter, self-motivated, fast learner;
- Ability to represent the company in a professional manner.
Desirable
- Retail experience
- Ability and/or interest in travel
- Drivers License
Core Behaviours
- Demonstrates a “can-do” attitude
- Understands their role and its impact on their business area
- Good Team Player
- Understands the impact of own actions and behaviours on colleagues
- Acts with Integrity
- Supports others
- Calm under pressure
- Resilient
- Drives for constant improvement
- Always willing to learn
- Displays a high energy level.
Come and Discover Different at TJX. From opportunity and teamwork to growth, we think you’ll find that it’s so much more than a job. When you’re a part of our global TJX family, you have the full support of a diverse, close-knit group of people dedicated to finding the greatest deals and fantastic style. Best of all? They have a lot of fun doing it.
We care about our culture, but we also prioritise the important things like competitive salaries, solid benefits and plenty of room to grow in your role. It’s our way of empowering you to make your career here.
We consider all applicants for employment without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and/or sexual orientation.
