At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage your own category and oversee trend forecasting and product development.
- Company: Join a bold, catwalk-inspired footwear brand with a confident vision.
- Benefits: Enjoy a £35,000 salary, employee discounts, pension scheme, and enhanced maternity leave.
- Other info: Hybrid role with four days in the office and one day working from home.
- Why this job: Be part of a creative team that makes shoes the star of every outfit.
- Qualifications: Experience in footwear and strong trend forecasting skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 35000 £ per year.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a junior buyer to join a statement-led footwear brand. The brand's concept is catwalk-inspired, trend-responsive and statement-led. Their vision is to always make the shoe a central part of the outfit. They are edgy, contemporary and confident.
This is a product development role, to work on the brand's own-branded product. Experience in footwear is highly desirable. The junior buyer will manage their own category and trade the department. They will oversee trend forecasting, product development, fit sessions, fabric sign-offs and supplier negotiation.
You will collaborate cross-functionally with merchandising, marketing and suppliers to ensure product launches are met. You will have experience managing a buying admin assistant. The ideal candidate will be highly creative and excellent with trend forecasting to deliver a commercial range. You will have excellent supplier relationships to improve margins and profit growth for your product area. You will be highly organised and have a very high attention to detail.
In return, the company offers a salary of £35,000, employee discount, pension scheme, and enhanced maternity leave. This is a hybrid role where you will be expected to work from the office four days a week and one from home.
Junior Buyer, Ladies Footwear in City of London employer: RHR
Join a dynamic and innovative footwear brand that places creativity and trend responsiveness at the heart of its operations. As a Junior Buyer, you'll thrive in a collaborative environment that values your input and offers ample opportunities for professional growth, all while enjoying competitive benefits such as a generous salary, employee discounts, and a supportive work culture. With a hybrid working model, you can balance your professional and personal life effectively, making this an excellent place to develop your career in the fashion industry.
