Junior Buyer - Branded Womenswear

Junior Buyer - Branded Womenswear

Up-to £40,000pa + company benefits

Central London

An established fashion retailer is currently recruiting for Womenswear Junior Buyer with strong branded buying experience to join its Central London head office team.

As Junior Buyer you will be responsible for developing and implementing the womenswear buying strategy, range selection and managing the OTB. Identifying range plans, whilst maintaining strong relationships with external brands, designers and vendors, negotiating terms & conditions, and attending UK & International buying appointments and trade shows. Working closely with the buying team and other internal departments to build new ideas and strategies inline with business needs.

The ideal applicant must have exceptional branded fashion buying experience working at similar level for a high street, online retailer or department store. Possessing strong relationships with UK & International brands with thorough awareness of branded fashion markets, fashion trends, new & upcoming brands, designers, and key fashion influencers. Demonstrating excellent commercial awareness and ability to drive profit and have proven track record of working in a multi-branded and multi-category department achieving year-on-year growth. It is essential you have previous management experience with the ability to motivate and develop a team, excellent communication & presentation skills (written & verbal), and willing to travel overseas.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join the head office team of an established UK retailer!