Fashion
Buyer, Sports Accessories
Client Overview:
Our client is a well-known international company creating the latest must-have sports apparel and accessories. Their innovative, dynamic, and creative approach distinguishes them as a leader in the industry.
Position Overview:
In this role, you would be responsible for assisting with managing all aspects of buying for sports accessories. You would manage the selection, purchasing, and delivery of assigned categories.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee opportunistic buying based on vendors or classifications; achieve targeted sales and margin performance
• Plan and execute merchandising initiatives for sport accessory programs; evaluate current item selling by program to improve all go forward assortments
• Manage retail presentation for all programs and present merchandising strategies and assortment proposals to retail partners
• Coordinate and submit all product information by program for catalog development, including item line list, graphics, and costing.
• Build strong relationships with vendors and exhibit trust, integrity, and follow-up; visit showrooms, select products, and handle negotiations
• Develop highly strategic buying plans by leveraging data and market trends to achieve forecasted sales targets and drive optimal sales performance
Key Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree
• 3 years’ related experience