Fashion Buyer
Excel Recruitment have an amazing buying opportunity for a strong Fashion Buyer who is passionate about fashion and an expert on upcoming trends. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a highly commercial and progressive buying office for one of the most iconic fashion retailers in Ireland. Dublin city centre.
Salary: €60-€75k plus generous benefits.
Responsibilities of this Fashion Buyer job include:
1. Source, develop and build product ranges to reflect current trends, ensuring each range is commercial and meets company objectives, sales targets and customer needs
2. Analyse performance and review current range to ensure that sales, margins and profit are achieved
3. Take appropriate action in-season on repeats, cancellations and rescheduling of orders
4. Prepare for & present regular range reviews and presentations
5. Negotiating with a wide supply base to ensure the best possible price and margin for goods is achieved
6. Maintaining and building strong working relationships with the supply base and sourcing new suppliers
7. Keep up to date with and interpret trends, and constantly review competitors in the marketplace
8. Collaborating with the design team on trends and product development
9. Presenting to senior management
10. Take responsibility for own development as well as manage the training of junior team members
Requirements for this Fashion Buyer job include:
11. 5+ years' experience in a similar role
12. Significant experience in a fast-paced Buying role
13. Passion for product
14. Skilled negotiation techniques, organisational and influencing skills
15. Developing and implementing departmental strategy
16. Ability to initiate and build strong relationships with other stakeholders
Aoife Clarke is handling the recruitment for this role in complete confidentiality. Please upload your CV below, and she will be in touch should you have the correct experience for the position.