Footwear Buyer: Trend-Driven, Margin-Minded

KURT GEIGER; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Virtual GP access

Staff discounts

Harrods discount

Pay Day Friday

Summer hours

Gym discounts

Pension & life assurance

Job summary

Kurt Geiger in London is seeking a proactive Junior Buyer to join our established shoe team. You will help develop customer- and market-focused collections, stay ahead of fashion trends, and ensure our ranges meet brand strategy.

You will work closely with designers, manage supplier relationships, attend shoe fairs, and help optimize margins while delivering compelling product for our stores and online platforms.

Qualifications

• Experience at a footwear High Street retailer.
• Proven success delivering commercial collections achieving margins.
• Previous line management experience.
• Strong supplier relationships.
• Ability to drive the brand forward.

Responsibilities

• Develop customer and market-focused own brand product collections.
• Review competition and ensure market-aligned product propositions.
• Visit shoe fairs and fashion shows to source competitive collections.
• Manage supplier relationships and introduce new vendors.
• Collaborate with designer to brief, spec, fit, and develop product.
• Monitor and maximize gross margin and sell-through.

Skills

Junior Buyer

Footwear retail

Line management

Supplier relationships

Merchandising

Job description

Kurt Geiger in London is seeking a proactive Junior Buyer to join our established shoe team. You will help develop customer- and market-focused collections, stay ahead of fashion trends, and ensure our ranges meet brand strategy.

You will work closely with designers, manage supplier relationships, attend shoe fairs, and help optimize margins while delivering compelling product for our stores and online platforms.