Buyer In Training

Simons; Quebec; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Telemedicine service

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Group insurance plan and RRSP

Employee discount

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer seeks a Buyer in Training to manage a multi-million-dollar buying budget and curate product assortments that reflect current trends. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree, a strong passion for fashion, and be comfortable with data analysis. Fluency in French and English is required for international supplier engagement. This full-time role is based at the company's head office in Quebec City, offering a dynamic work environment and flexible hours with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of business management principles.
• Ability to analyze numbers and data effectively.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Manage a multi-million-dollar buying budget.
• Create a product assortment that aligns with brand image.
• Conduct ongoing market studies to meet customer needs.

Skills

Passion for fashion

Analytical skills

Effective communication in French and English

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

**Respecting Your Privacy Is at the Heart of Who We Are**Buyer In Training page is loaded## Buyer In Traininglocations: Head Office, Quebec City, QCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: JR100071Simons was founded in 1840 by John Simons in Quebec City. Originally a dry goods store, the family company is known today for accessible and inspired fashion. It is committed to cultivating creativity and building meaningful relationships with its staff, partners, and clientele. The company cares about the environment and about the communities in which it does business.Simons is recognized as a fashion authority with an original shopping concept. Exclusive collections, emerging local and nationally recognized brands, and pieces by top designer names are all available under one roof in the store’s distinctive zones.Full-time position at our head office in the heart of Old Quebec.Please note that this role requires a physical presence on site.The Buyer in training is at the heart of our operations and is the primary guardians of our fashion authority and our reputation of excellence.This person operates at the crossroads of fashion and business. More specifically, they study cultural and fashion trends and apply commercial principles to them in order to offer our customer trend-forward assortments and products. **Key responsabilities**• Participate in the development and management of a multi-million-dollar buying budget. • Create a coherent and tasteful product assortment that aligns with our brand image. • Work closely with the design and manufacturing teams to develop trendy and competitive products. • Implement commercial strategies to support inventory productivity, increase company profitability and maximize the activities of the sales teams. • Conduct ongoing market studies and analyses to identify or customers' needs and effectively meet them. • Build long-lasting relationships with our international suppliers through seasonal business trips.**Desired profile**• Have a bachelor's degree. • Have a strong passion for fashion. • Have a solid understanding of business management principles. • Be highly comfortable analyzing numbers and data. • Be able to make bold decisions and stand by your ideas, while also welcoming constructive feedback. • Be able to communicate effectively in both French and English, orally and in writing, in order to interact properly with various international suppliers. • Hold a valid passport to travel internationally.**Benefits Available**• Flexible hours • A telemedicine service • Employee and Family Assistance Program. • Group insurance plan and RRSP. • Discount on your Simons purchases. • Workplace accessible by public transport.At Simons, people are at the heart of all that we do. We pay special attention to the well-being of our employees and their families, highlighting important moments that mark their journey, including service anniversaries and significant life milestones.Creativity, community, and respect are an integral part of our DNA. We offer everyone the opportunity to build a career that’s suited to them, whether that’s at our stores, head office, or Campus in Quebec City. Proud to recognize our teams’ contributions, we provide competitive work conditions as well as a comprehensive and scalable range of benefits. We also promote flexibility and a welcoming, inclusive, and caring work environment, where everybody can reach their full potential.Take this opportunity to join our dedicated team and make a difference at a company where people are the top priority.### BenefitsAt Simons, we care about our employees and their families. We believe that even small gestures can have a huge impact. We offer flexibility, as well as generous salaries and benefits to our team, all in a warm and welcoming environment. See all our .