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Junior Buyer- Womenswear

Michael Page Marketing
Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 22 days
Location

Altrincham, Cheshire WA14 2HX, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Junior Buyer in Womenswear at a multi-channel retailer located in Altrincham, known for its friendly office culture and promotion opportunities.
  • Candidates should have experience in womens/ladieswear apparel and possess strong analytical and communication skills.
  • The role offers a salary of £30,000 and requires at least 2-3 years of relevant experience.
  • Responsibilities include developing online product ranges, maintaining critical paths, and collaborating with teams to maximize sales.
  • The company provides a flexible working culture, 25 days of holiday rising to 30, and a range of employee benefits.
  • Provide seasonal direction based on knowledge and trends
  • Maintain and update critical path, proactively communicating any changes to the relevant teams

Client Details

A multi-channel retailer in the Altrincham area. Starting out as a sports kit business they have expanded over the last 40 years into both ladies and men's, more so recently into Homeware. The business are known for their friendly office culture and internal promotion opportunities. The are seeking to expand their Womenswear offering.

Description

  • Responsible for developing and delivering the on-line product ranges alongside the buying manager
  • Provide seasonal direction based on knowledge and trends
  • Maintain and update critical path, proactively communicating any changes to the relevant teams
  • Work closely with suppliers and build strong negotiation skills
  • Lab dip and bulk approvals ensuring all key dates are met to ensure on time deliveries
  • Soley responsible for all administration duties
  • Ensuring the completion of all paperwork from planning the ranges through to completing the final purchase orders, attention to detail is crucial
  • Working collaboratively with teams across the business to maximise sales across all channels
  • Regular shopping trips for inspirational trends, both in the UK and abroad

Profile

  • Have an excellent eye for product with the ability to react to future fashion trends
  • Experince in womens/ ladieswear apparel
  • Exceptional attention to detail ensuring accuracy in all tasks
  • Market place commercial awareness
  • Good analytical skills, utilise sales information to improve overall sales
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Be confident with strong presentation skills
  • Be self-motivated and enthusiastic
  • Proactive in decision making and problem solving, with the ability to work under pressure at times
  • Ideally be able to drive & access to a vehicle

Job Offer

  • Flexible working culture, adopting a hybrid working approach
  • Free Parking
  • 25 days holiday rising to 30 days, plus bank holidays
  • Your CT, benefits, rewards and recognition platform
  • Holiday purchase scheme
  • 50% staff discount
  • Employee Assistant Programme
  • Health cash plan
  • Long service awards

Junior Buyer- Womenswear

Junior Buyer- Womenswear

Junior Buyer- Womenswear

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.