Assistant Buyer - SEVENSTORE

FOOTASYLUM; Rochdale; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

FOOTASYLUM is seeking a Buyer to manage brand portfolios and build supplier relationships. The role requires at least 2 years of experience in buying, strong commercial awareness, and excellent communication skills. This is a hybrid role based in Greater Manchester, where you will actively contribute to maximising commercial opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a multi-category buying department.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop brand portfolio.
• Develop relationships with suppliers and seek new ones.
• Conduct research trips to identify trends.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Communication

Market awareness

Job description

About SEVENSTORE:

SEVENSTORE connects people through fashion, community, and collaboration.

With a globally curated assortment of designers and brands, SEVENSTORE offers a unique collection of clothing, footwear, and accessories from luxury fashion houses, archetypal contemporaries, and collaborative behemoths to the forefront of fashion, with the aim of bringing retail, creativity, and distinctive storytelling into one destination.

Inspired by globally recognised fashion houses next to emerging talents, SEVENSTORE sets out to merge together local and global communities. With consumer-focused spaces set out to share experiences through fashion, music, culture, and art.

Driving forward the future of fashion and opening opportunities for creative minds, we are looking for talented individuals who understand the ethos, product, and culture of SEVENSTORE.

The Role:

Reporting to the Buying Manager, you will work towards taking full ownership of selected brands within SEVENSTORE’s roster, with support from the Buying Manager and wider buying team. You will have a direct influence on the business, working closely with other departments to ensure any commercial opportunities are maximised, whilst maintaining the SEVENSTORE brand.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop brand portfolio
• Develop relationships with existing suppliers and seek new ones
• Manage brand relationships confidently and competently
• Maintain communication with brands, identify issues, and take appropriate action
• Ensure excellent communication with other departments
• Prepare brand mix/category reports and planners
• Contribute to category buying strategy with consumer-centric insights
• Attend key meetings supporting the Buying Manager
• Own and be accountable for your brands
• Research and initiate new business opportunities
• Participate in trade and strategy meetings
• Research and present brand, product, and consumer profiles for insights
• Conduct research trips to stores, competitors, and relevant events to identify trends and present findings

Requirements:

• At least 2 years of experience in a multi-category buying department
• Strong commercial awareness
• Excellent communication skills
• Good market awareness and understanding of SEVENSTORE’s position within the ecosystem

The Team:

From Buying, Merchandise, Creative, Ecommerce, and Marketing, the inclusive nature of SEVENSTORE facilitates communication across departments, helping you achieve goals and surpass targets by bringing leading collections to retail.

Diversity:

We value diversity to ensure a variety of perspectives when developing concepts for SEVENSTORE.COM. Our aim is to build happy, inspired teams with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Recruitment Process:

We review applications individually. If we see a good fit, our Talent team will contact you for an informal chat about the role and your fit for our team.

We value open and honest conversations in a friendly environment. We want to learn about you and why you see this as the right opportunity.

Please note, this is not a remote role. You will need to attend our Studio or Head Office in Greater Manchester in a hybrid capacity.