Junior Buyer Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim The Company An independent fashion house boasting 95 years heritage, Douglas & Grahames Brand portfolio includes leading menswear brands REMUS UOMO, Douglas, DGs Drifter and Daniel Grahame as well as best-in-class schoolwear brand 1880 CLUB. With our long-established strength and success rooted in an unmatched commitment to product quality and exceptional customer service across all channels, our future vision is now focussed on connected retail, and the creation of a seamless experience for customers engaging with each of our brands across all offline and online touch points. Leveraging new technologies to bring leading-edge digital environments to the shop floor, enhancing customer experience and customer service in the fulfilment of an omni-channel sales strategy. Our entire product portfolio is designed in-house, manufactured offshore, shipped to our headquarters in Carrickfergus, and distributed to retailers across the UK, ROI and Europe. Our team is expanding and we are now looking for a Junior Buyer to join us on a full-time, permanent basis. The Benefits - Competitive salary DOE - Bonus scheme - Contributory pension scheme - Hybrid and flexi working options after completion of training period This is an unmissable opportunity for an enthusiastic graduate looking to begin a fantastic career in fashion with a leading brand, currently celebrating our 100th year of success. Get ready to immerse yourself in the fast-paced world of fashion where creativity and innovation will be at the heart of everything you do. Youll have the chance to be involved in all aspects of creating sensational seasonal collections, gaining first-class experience and setting you up for a stunning career. So, if you're ready to unleash your creativity, drive and passion for fashion, apply now and become part of an exciting journey The Role As a Junior Buyer, you will learn everything there is to know about purchasing for the fashion industry in order to support the creation of seasonal collections for a range of different clothing brands. Youll be involved in all stages of the process to ensure that high quality, consistent clothing lines can be created and produced in bulk quantities. Starting with trend research and range planning, you will support sample creation and testing, ensuring that our brands are represented and quality standards are adhered to. Youll also have the chance to be involved in the creation of plans for future seasonal ranges, conducting sales analysis, sourcing fabrics, trims and accessories and acting as a key point of contact for the international supplier base. About You To be considered as a Junior Buyer, you will need: - A degree level qualification - A full driving licence, valid passport and the willingness to travel when required Previous experience in a buying role would be beneficial to your application. Other organisations may call this role Graduate Buyer, Assistant Buyer, Trainee Buyer, Junior Fashion Buyer, Junior Mens Fashion Buyer, or Buying Assistant. Webrecruit and Douglas & Grahame are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. So, if youre ready to kickstart your career in fashion as a Junior Buyer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.