Full job descriptionQuest Search & Selection are partnering with a well-established, multi-site retail business to recruit a Junior Buyer - Branded within their footwear department. In this role you will identify emerging trends and develop a strong commercial understanding of product. You will be responsible for sourcing, developing and buying a well-balanced, commercially focused product range, ensuring alignment with the business’s margin targets, pricing strategy and seasonal timelines. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team.
Key Responsibilities of Junior Buyer - Branded:
*Develop and deliver a balanced, commercially focused product range that reflects the brand identity, meets customer expectations and drives sales and profit growth.
*Manage the end-to-end buying process, sourcing and developing products through a reliable supplier base while ensuring the right balance of price and quality.
*Monitor sales performance, market trends and emerging fashion opportunities, making informed buying and in-season trading decisions to maximise sales and minimise commercial risks.
*Build strong supplier relationships, develop an in-depth understanding of manufacturing processes and negotiate effectively to secure the best commercial outcomes.
*Work closely with Design and Development teams to deliver relevant, innovative and commercially viable product ranges aligned with the brand strategy and financial targets.
*Lead, develop and motivate a BAA level, ensuring high performance, effective communication, strong operational standards and continuous professional development.
To be successful in this Junior Buyer - Branded:
*Ideally having 2 + years of previous experience as an Assistant Buyer or Junior Buyer is essential, ideally within the footwear, shoes or accessories.
*Strong commercial awareness and market knowledge, with a proven ability to develop profitable product ranges that reflect and maintain brand identity.
*Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
*Commercially minded, with the ability to identify market opportunities, recognise trends and generate innovative product ideas.
*Strong communication, relationship-building and negotiation skills, with the confidence to influence stakeholders and build effective supplier relationships.
Benefits of Junior Buyer - Branded
*Hybrid -4 days in office
*Holiday days
*Pension
*Staff discount across the group
*Career growth
If you’re looking to join a company that help shape the future and you have the right skills for the role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply job no. JO-2611-115539
We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.
Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.