Junior Footwear Buyer - Trend-Driven Brand Negotiator

JD GROUP; Bury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent retail company in the UK is seeking a buyer focused on sports fashion. This role involves attending product launches, negotiating with brands, and driving sales by utilizing extensive market knowledge. The ideal candidate will have experience in buying branded goods and a strong understanding of fashion trends. The position offers opportunities for development and working across multiple brands both in the UK and internationally.

Benefits

Development linked to your role

Opportunity to work internationally

Qualifications

• Experience in buying branded goods is essential.
• Experience in buying sports fashion is advantageous.
• High degree of analytical and numerical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Represent the buying function across categories.
• Attend product launches and trade shows.
• Negotiate terms with brands.

Skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Trend prediction

Independent decision-making

Job description

A prominent retail company in the UK is seeking a buyer focused on sports fashion. This role involves attending product launches, negotiating with brands, and driving sales by utilizing extensive market knowledge. The ideal candidate will have experience in buying branded goods and a strong understanding of fashion trends. The position offers opportunities for development and working across multiple brands both in the UK and internationally.