TheMarketHub Buyers Assistant - Are Direct AU Team

Permanent Full-Time Position | Are Media, Sydney

About the Role

An exciting opportunity to join TheMarketHub Team, a division of Are Direct, that offers a comprehensive B2B ecommerce platform that provides services to over 2,400 independent retailers across Australia, specialising in the toys, games, gifts, stationery, and general merchandise categories.

Reporting to the Head Buyer, you’ll support the Buying team with tasks like product planning, inventory management, sales reporting, and market research. You’ll work closely with Buyers and Marketers to help track trends, manage orders, and analyse performance. This is a great role for someone passionate about products across different categories.

Duties

• Conduct market research, analyse sales and category performance.
• Assist with product launches, promotions, markdowns, and seasonal strategies.
• Maintain accurate product, cost, and order data in buying systems.
• Liaise with suppliers and overseas agents, managing orders, shipments, and vendor relations.
• Collaborate with marketing and ecommerce teams for consistent product representation.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate product flow with the warehouse.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (warehouse, buying, marketing) to ensure timely deliveries and product knowledge.
• Coordinate with logistics and operations to resolve delivery issues.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely updates to delivery schedules and supplier orders.

Skills and experience

• 1–2 years as a Retail Buyer’s Assistant, with prior experience in retail, wholesale sales, or customer service.
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) and experienced with computerised databases and reporting tools.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and resilient with a strong sense of determination.
• Adaptable to changing priorities and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective team player who values collaboration and relationship-building.
• Passionate about specialty retail/wholesale.

Who Are We?  

Are Direct is the largest independent distributor and wholesaler of printed media in Australia and New Zealand, on behalf of local and international magazine publishers, Are Direct, expertly manages the distribution and promotion of millions of magazines into over 3,000 retailers throughout New Zealand. 

Are Direct is a core business within Are Media. Are Media is Australia’s leading omnichannel content company for women.   Our brands include The Australian Women’s Weekly, Better Homes & Gardens, Woman’s Day, marie claire, TV WEEK, New Idea, Now to Love, Australian Gourmet Traveller, BEAUTY/crew and ELLE.   

Why Are Media?     

Join Australia’s leading content company for women and be part of an inspiring, creative and collaborative team. We offer excellent people programs including:  

• A day of leave for your birthday,   
• 4 days of volunteering leave each year,  
• An inclusive parental leave program that supports all parents, families & carers,  
• FREE digital access to all our titles, and  
• Our unique Are Media Learning Academy (Digital Academy, Lunch N Learns, Mentoring and much more).      

At Are Direct, you'll be in the office four days a week, with one day to work from home. 

Are Media is a proud member of Media Diversity Australia, a not-for-profit organisation working towards a media landscape that looks and sounds like Australia. We are committed to fostering diverse, respectful, collaborative & inclusive workplace. We know & value the success this brings for everyone and we welcome & encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. When you apply, please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process. 

Please apply now and send your CV via the link.