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We’re currently looking for a Lingerie & Swim Buyer to join our Womenswear team, to be responsible for creating and promoting a range of products for each season, in order to achieve sales, stock and margin targets for the department.
Job Responsibility:
Co-ordinate both the look and style of the full range of the Womenswear department
Establish and maintain good relationships with existing and potential suppliers, attending trade shows, buying trips and competitor shopping trips as and when required
Work closely with the Merchandising team to propose ranges/products for marketing campaigns and events, including ‘The Show’, following the key looks driven by Marketing
Prepare and present to Heads of department and Directors at range selection and sign off meetings
Plan product launches in line with divisional launch dates and ensure the ranges land on time by effectively managing the junior team and critical path
Manage and develop the team, an Assistant and Trainee Assistant Buyer, setting and managing objectives alongside day to day distribution of workload
Negotiate costs with supply base on new and core products to meet BIM requirements
Create the strategy for the department alongside the Merchandising team to fit in with divisional KPIs
Requirements:
Successfully held a Buyer role or an experienced Assistant Buyer role
Lingerie & swim experience essential
Experience within a fast paced fashion retail environment
Able to demonstrate strong leadership and coaching skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate in the workplace
Ability to drive and deliver results in line with company strategy
Quick learner able to deal with & manage change
Strong commercial acumen
Able to travel when the business requires
What we offer:
20% staff discount, which increases with length of service
Thrive Recognition Scheme
Wellbeing support provided by the Retail Trust
Life Assurance
Retail Rewards platform offering discounts for other retailers