Womenswear Buyer

Zachary Daniels; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym access

Private medical insurance

Generous employee discount

Dog-friendly office

Cycle to Work scheme

Season ticket loan

Volunteer day

Job summary

Zachary Daniels is seeking a talented Womenswear Buyer to own the Dresses category from trend discovery to delivery, in a fast-paced fashion business. Based in our East London office, you will shape a distinctive dresses offer across stores and online, blending commercial thinking with creative flair to delight fashion customers.

The role focuses on developing new collections, managing OTB, analysing sales, negotiating with suppliers and collaborating with Merchandising, Design, Marketing, PR

Qualifications

• Proven Womenswear Buyer with Dresses experience.
• Strong sense for product, trends and fashion.
• Creative thinker turning inspiration into commercially successful collections.
• Strong commercial awareness: OTB, margin, sales.
• Collaborative, able to work with cross-functional teams.
• Thrives in fast-paced, changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Create exciting Dresses collections that are commercially strong.
• Stay ahead of trends, street style, competitors and fashion industry.
• Collaborate with suppliers to develop products and explore opportunities.
• Manage OTB, analyse sales, identify opportunities and adjust accordingly.
• Drive full-price performance and control markdowns.
• Partner with Merchandising, Design, Marketing, PR, E‑commerce and Retail teams.

Job description

Womenswear Buyer - Dresses

London | 12-month FTC

Love fashion? Live for the next big trend? Always have an eye on what's coming before everyone else catches on?

We're looking for a talented Womenswear Buyer with a passion for Dresses to join a seriously creative, fast-moving fashion business where individuality, fresh ideas and great product are everything.

This isn't a role for someone who simply wants to buy what's already out there. We want someone who gets excited about discovering new trends, finding that next must-have style and building collections that make customers stop scrolling and start shopping!

Working within a dynamic, trend-led womenswear team, you'll have the opportunity to shape a distinctive dress offer across stores and online, bringing together commercial thinking, creative flair and a real understanding of what today's fashion customer wants.

So, what's the role all about?

You'll take ownership of the Dresses category, from spotting the next big thing through to seeing it land with the customer. You'll be just as comfortable talking trends and product inspiration as you are analysing sales, managing budgets and making commercial decisions.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Creating exciting collections: Developing a fresh, relevant and commercially strong Dresses offer that keeps customers coming back for more.
• Being ahead of the curve: Keeping your finger on the pulse of emerging trends, street style, competitors and what's happening in the wider fashion world.
• Making product happen: Working closely with suppliers to develop unique products, explore new opportunities and bring exciting ideas to life.
• Owning the numbers: Managing OTB, analysing sales, identifying opportunities and knowing when to chase, cancel or change direction.
• Making an impact: Maximising sales and margin, driving full-price performance and keeping markdowns under control.
• Working collaboratively: Partnering with Merchandising, Design, Marketing, PR, E-commerce and Retail teams to make sure the product really delivers.
• Thinking bigger: Presenting ideas and seasonal strategies, influencing senior stakeholders and helping shape the future direction of the category.
• Leading from the front: Supporting and developing those around you, sharing your knowledge and bringing positive energy to the team.

What we're looking for...

• A proven Womenswear Buyer with strong experience in Dresses.
• Someone with a great eye for product, an instinct for trends and a genuine passion for fashion.
• A creative thinker who knows how to turn inspiration into commercially successful collections.
• Strong commercial awareness, with experience managing OTB, trading performance, margin and sales.
• Confident building supplier relationships, negotiating and developing product from concept through to delivery.
• A natural collaborator who enjoys working with different teams and bringing people along with their ideas.
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment where things move quickly and no two days are quite the same.
• A confident communicator who can influence, present and bring fresh thinking to the table.

The good stuff!

• A fantastic opportunity to join an internationally recognised, highly creative fashion business.
• A brilliant environment for someone who loves individuality, self-expression and trend-led product.
• Flexible start and finish times.
• A dog-friendly office!
• Free gym access and private medical insurance.
• Generous employee discount across a portfolio of fashion and lifestyle brands.
• Cycle to Work scheme and season ticket loan.
• A paid volunteering day each year.
• Ongoing training and development.

The details: 12-month fixed-term contract, based in a fantastic creative office in East London.

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