Junior Buyer - Avoca Head Office

Aramark; Glencap Commons North; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Avoca is seeking a commercially minded Junior Buyer to join our Retail Buying team. You will develop a compelling product strategy across Beauty, Lifestyle and Gifting, curate collections, and drive sales performance while optimizing margins and customer experience across our stores.

You will collaborate with Online, Marketing, Retail Operations and Visual Merchandising to deliver seasonal launches and promotions, ensuring accurate product information, pricing and promotions across the business.

Qualifications

• Previous Junior Buyer experience within Beauty, Lifestyle & Gifting categories.
• Proven experience in range planning, product sourcing, and supplier management.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of customer behaviour, trends, and market dynamics.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and retail reporting systems.
• Experience attending trade fairs and sourcing new suppliers and products.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute seasonal buying strategies across assigned categories.
• Create commercially balanced product ranges that deliver sales, margin, and stock objectives.
• Identify emerging trends, brands, and product opportunities through market research, trade shows, and supplier partnerships.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiating commercial terms, managing performance and securing joint business plans.
• Analyse sales, stock, and margin performance, identifying opportunities and taking action to maximise results.
• Monitor market activity and competitor trends to ensure Avoca remains relevant and differentiated.
• Manage products throughout their lifecycle, from selection and sourcing to launch and performance review.
• Work closely with Online, Marketing, Retail Operations, and Visual Merchandising teams to deliver successful seasonal launches and promotions.
• Ensure product information, pricing, and promotional activity are accurately communicated across the business.
• React quickly to in-season performance, maximising opportunities on best sellers and managing risk on slower-moving lines.
• Prepare and present trading updates, seasonal reviews, and range presentations to key stakeholders.

Skills

Junior Buyer experience

Beauty

Lifestyle

Gifting

Range planning

Product sourcing

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Excel

Retail reporting systems

Multi-category retail

Irish retail market knowledge

Trade fairs experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Retail reporting systems

Job description

About Avoca

At Avoca, we celebrate creativity, craftsmanship, and exceptional customer experiences. From our rich heritage to our contemporary retail offering, we are passionate about bringing beautiful products and inspiring collections to our customers.

We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Junior Buyer to join our Retail Buying team. This is an exciting opportunity for a trend-aware buyer with a passion for product, strong commercial acumen, and proven experience across Beauty, Lifestyle & Gifting categories.

Job Description

The Role

As Junior Buyer, you will support the development and delivery of a compelling product strategy, ensuring the right balance of innovation, quality, profitability, and customer appeal across your categories.

You will source and curate collections that reflect the Avoca customer, while driving sales performance, margin targets, and an exceptional customer experience across our retail stores.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute seasonal buying strategies across assigned categories.
• Create commercially balanced product ranges that deliver sales, margin, and stock objectives.
• Identify emerging trends, brands, and product opportunities through market research, trade shows, and supplier partnerships.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiating commercial terms, managing performance and securing joint business plans.
• Analyse sales, stock, and margin performance, identifying opportunities and taking action to maximise results.
• Monitor market activity and competitor trends to ensure Avoca remains relevant and differentiated.
• Manage products throughout their lifecycle, from selection and sourcing to launch and performance review.
• Work closely with Online, Marketing, Retail Operations, and Visual Merchandising teams to deliver successful seasonal launches and promotions.
• Ensure product information, pricing, and promotional activity are accurately communicated across the business.
• React quickly to in-season performance, maximising opportunities on best sellers and managing risk on slower-moving lines.
• Prepare and present trading updates, seasonal reviews, and range presentations to key stakeholders.

About You

You are a commercially minded buyer with a passion for lifestyle products and creating inspiring customer experiences. You thrive in a fast-paced retail environment and enjoy identifying opportunities to grow sales while delivering exceptional product ranges.

Why Join Avoca?

• Be part of one of Ireland's most iconic lifestyle brands.
• Work within a passionate and collaborative retail team.
• Play a key role in shaping and growing our Beauty, Lifestyle & Gifting categories.
• Enjoy a dynamic, creative, and customer-focused environment.

If you have a passion for product, a strong commercial mindset, and proven Junior Buyer experience within Beauty, Lifestyle & Gifting, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

Skills & Experience

• Previous Junior Buyer experience within Beauty, Lifestyle & Gifting categories.
• Proven experience in range planning, product sourcing, and supplier management.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of customer behaviour, trends, and market dynamics.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• A keen eye for product, trends, and brand presentation.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and retail reporting systems.
• Experience within a multi-category retail environment.
• Knowledge of the Irish retail market and lifestyle sector.
• Experience attending trade fairs and sourcing new suppliers and products.

Additional Information

About Avoca

Beyond the workplace, Avoca fosters a strong sense of community, both within our team and with our customers.

We take pride in our role as a beloved retail destination, where people come not just to shop, but to experience the warmth and hospitality that defines the Avoca brand. From our bustling food markets to our enchanting gardens, every aspect of Avoca life is infused with a sense of passion and purpose.

At Avoca we truly care about fostering an inclusive and enjoyable working environment.