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Junior Buyer- Womenswear

Michael Page Marketing
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Altrincham, Cheshire WA14 2HX, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a role focused on developing and delivering online product ranges for a multi-channel retailer in the Altrincham area, specifically expanding their Womenswear offering.
  • Candidates should have experience in womens/ladieswear apparel and possess strong analytical and communication skills, with a keen eye for future fashion trends.
  • The role requires maintaining critical paths, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely deliveries, with a strong emphasis on attention to detail.
  • The company offers a flexible working culture, including hybrid work options, 25 days of holiday rising to 30 days, and a competitive salary of £30,000 to £40,000 depending on experience.
  • Applicants should ideally have at least 3 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
  • 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

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

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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.