At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Menswear Buying team and take charge of key buying responsibilities.
- Company: Cotton Traders, a proud British clothing retailer with a vibrant culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25-30 days holiday, 50% staff discount, and health cash plan.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for career growth and personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in fashion while developing your skills and career.
- Qualifications: Experience in menswear and a passion for identifying fashion trends.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
We are looking for an experienced and ambitious Assistant Buyer to join our dynamic Menswear Buying team.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong buying experience who is ready to make a real impact, taking ownership of key buying responsibilities while working closely with the Buyer and wider team to deliver sales, stock and margin targets.
You'll bring passion, commercial awareness and energy to help shape exciting product ranges, identify opportunities and influence decisions.
This role offers genuine scope to develop your skills, broaden your buying responsibilities and grow your career within our Buying team as you build confidence and experience.
- Buildarelationshipwithsuppliersaswellas Buying, Merchandisingand Garment Technology teams.
- Engagewiththe Creativeand Ecommerceteamtoensureproductive relationships.
- Leadcriticalpathmeetingswithintheteam, includingpresentingtothe Buyer and Buying Manager. Being proactive by highlighting any potential issues.
- Assistthe Buyerwithproductdevelopmentandprice negotiation.
- Developarangewiththe Buyertoattractourtargetcustomer, ensuringthe best price and quality.
- Analysisofsalesandperformancefordirectandretail, toenabletrade reactions to be implemented where required.
- Allday-to-dayadministrationrequiredtoassistthe Buyerandensurethe efficient buying of product.
- Beingcommerciallyawareofourcompetitorsandtheirseasonalproductand price changes.
- Highlyorganisedandkeepontopofkeydiarydatescomingup, toensure deadlines are met.
The Successful Candidate will
- Experienceof Menswear.
- Naturalabilitytoidentifyfuturefashiontrendsandarealpassionfor product.
- Haveanin-depthknowledgeofthecurrent market.
What’son offer?
Weareprotectiveandproudinequalmeasureofourcultureandsuggestyoutakea look at our values on our web-site to gain a better understanding of life at CT.
- Once part of the team, you’ll be rewarded with, amongst other things:-
- 25daysholidayrisingto30days, plusbank holidays
- 50%staff discount
- Employee Assistant Programme
- Healthcash plan
- Longservice awards
Whoare Cotton Traders?
Cotton Traders is a British clothing retailer established in 1987 by England rugby captain and legends Fran Cotton and Steve Smith.
Supported by a growing online andoffline(catalogue) presence, wehave80storesnationwidein England, Scotland and Walesandemployee800peopleacrossthecountry.
Wehaveanambitiousplan to grow the business across all touch points and we can only do this with the best people around us.
Ourvisionandourvaluesarewhatmakeusunique, andtheyaredeeplyingrainedin everything we do here at Cotton Traders.
Our people are part of the fabric that makesuswhat weare, andwhenyou’reaspassionate about your peopleasweare, job satisfaction and career progression come hand in hand.
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Assistant Buyer in Altrincham employer: Cotton Traders
Cotton Traders in Bracebridge is an excellent employer, offering a vibrant work culture where passion for retail is celebrated. With flexible working hours and competitive pay, employees enjoy generous benefits including 28 days of holiday and exclusive discounts, all while being part of a supportive team that values personal growth and development.
