Assistant Fashion Buyer – Accessories
We are seeking a passionate and trend-focused Assistant Buyer – Accessories to join our client, a well-established multisite retailer. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to continue within Head Office buying while challenging themselves in an innovative retail environment.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary
* Bonus scheme
* Pension plan
* Staff discount
Responsibilities of this Assistant Buyer – Accessories role include:
* Collaborate with Senior Buyers on budgeting, margin targeting, and range planning for the Accessories Division.
* Prepare weekly trade updates analyzing sales performance and suggesting actions based on best and worst sellers.
* Conduct pre-season planning by compiling data from previous seasons, researching trends, and creating buying plans.
* Organize and schedule buying trips and appointments ensuring thorough preparation and coordination with other departments.
* Attend trade shows and supplier meetings documenting actions and ensuring follow-up is completed.
* Monitor market and customer activity through competitive shops sales data and trend analysis.
* Collaborate with other departments to develop strategies and ensure department representation.
* Maintain accurate product details in merchandise management systems addressing any discrepancies.
* Take responsibility for own category including range building assortment planning and negotiation of trade discounts and terms.
* Manage continuity stock holding ensuring regular review and replenishment to optimize stock cover.
Experience required for this Assistant Buyer – Accessories role include:
* 3-4 years of fast-paced buying office experience.
* Demonstrated commercial skills.
* Proven relationship management skills.
* Excel proficiency.
* Strong influencing abilities.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to challenge themselves in an innovative and progressive retail environment. If you have the correct experience and qualifications please upload your CV below and we will be in touch.