Buyer in Training

La Maison Simons; Quebec; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

La Maison Simons is seeking a Buyer in training to master product assortment and market analysis in the home fashion sector. This role involves strategic decision-making, budget management, and collaboration with suppliers, providing a dynamic work environment as the company navigates the evolving fashion landscape.

Benefits

Telemedicine service

Group insurance plan

Discount on purchases

Parking permit provided

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong interest in home fashion.
• High comfort with analyzing numbers.

Responsibilities

• Manage a multi-million dollar purchasing budget.
• Conduct market analyses to identify customer needs.
• Build relationships with international suppliers.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Analytical skills

Leadership

Bilingualism (French and English)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Being a Buyer in training at La Maison Simons means mastering the art of building a product assortment, anticipating trends, and making strategic decisions. This role bridges both the fashion and business worlds, requiring a keen understanding of both.Success in this position demands a strong ability to take action, a mindset equally focused on the present and the future, and the capacity to navigate an ever-evolving industry.

As they learn the role, the Buyer in training discovers that each day brings new challenges and opportunities. From analyzing performance and market trends to collaborating with designers and managing unexpected logistical disruptions, priorities can change daily. The buyer-in-training is at the heart of our operations and is the primary guardian of our fashion expertise and excellent reputation in this domain.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and management of a multi-million dollar purchasing budget.
• Elaborate a consistent, tasteful home product assortment that aligns with our brand image.
• Implement business strategies to boost inventory productivity, increase company profitability, and maximize sales activities.
• Conduct ongoing market studies and analyses to identify customer needs and effectively meet them.
• Build long-lasting relationships with our international suppliers through various seasonal business trips.
  
  

Requirements

• Hold a bachelor's degree.
• Have a strong interest in fashion, ideally in home fashion.
• Possess a passion for products and a strong commercial awareness.
• Master business management principles.
• Be highly comfortable analyzing numbers and data.
• Exhibit natural leadership and the ability to mobilize teams.
• Be able to communicate effectively in both French and English, orally and in writing, to interact appropriately with international suppliers.
  
  

Benefits

• A telemedicine service and Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Group insurance plan and RRSP.
• Discount on your Simons purchases.
• Parking permit provided by employer.