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Junior Buyer Holiday Shop (1 Year Fixed Term Contract), Brighton
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Posted:
12.05.2025
Expiry Date:
26.06.2025
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Job Description:
JUNIOR BUYER - 1 Year Fixed Term Contract
Reports to: Commercial Director
Location: Brighton – Hybrid working
THE ROLE
This is an exciting opportunity to join Pour Moi on a 1 year fixed term contract (FTC) as a Junior Buyer in the Holiday Shop department.
ABOUT US From our first bra sold in 2005 to now selling one approximately every 30 seconds, passion and playfulness are core to our brand. Our direct-to-consumer growth exceeds 50%, and our product range now includes lingerie, swimwear, beachwear, clothing, sportswear, nightwear, and hosiery. Based in Brighton, our team works across buying, design, technical, merchandising, marketing, and sales. We partner with M&S, Next, Very, and Bare Necessities, with an annual turnover of £36 million, making us a leading lingerie and swimwear brand. Our goal is to make customers feel confident and sexy, delivering fun, vibrant, and feel-good fashion.
What you’ll be doing:
* Deliver collections that surpass customer expectations and meet sales & profit targets through product development and sourcing.
* Collaborate with Merchandising, Design & Technical teams to manage the entire buying lifecycle from concept to sales, including monitoring performance and risks.
* Manage product development, working with Design & Technical teams to create innovative, on-trend products and identify new categories and factories.
* Line management and development of the Student Buyers Admin Assistant.
Position Requirements:
* Work with cross-functional teams to ensure the Holiday shop product range excites and meets customer demands, balancing trends and commerciality.
* Deep knowledge of Pour Moi and the Holiday shop market to influence buying decisions.
* Ensure critical path milestones are met, aligning with sampling lead times.
* Create seasonal strategies aligned with overall business goals, including competitor analysis, market research, and range planning.
* Analyze sales data regularly to identify risks and opportunities, presenting insights to management.
* Conduct competitor and market research, providing actionable insights.
* Display creative flair and a good understanding of brand identity, trends, and product development.
* Build ranges considering brand strategy, customer habits, market channels, trends, profitability, and logistics.
* Present ranges for approval, ensuring timely sign-offs.
* Cost products to meet margin targets, understanding garment construction and cost implications.
* Establish and maintain supplier relationships, ensuring timely delivery.
* Manage and develop team members, supporting their workload and growth.
* Support wholesale strategies and sample management.
* Build effective cross-functional relationships internally and externally.
Tools of the trade:
* Experience managing a department/category with KPIs, ideally 3-5 years in fashion buying.
* Balance commerciality with trend-first opportunities, always prioritizing customer needs.
* Numerical and negotiation skills, with the ability to analyze and communicate risks and opportunities.
* Knowledge of current and future trends, brands, and retail landscape.
* Proactive sourcing of ideas and inspiration.
* Strong product, print, fabric, and color knowledge.
* Attention to detail, adaptability, and multitasking ability.
* Resilience under pressure and in fast-paced environments.
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong organizational skills.
* Confident, professional, and proactive in achieving business goals.
* Commitment to self-development.
* Sound judgment and decision-making skills based on analysis.
* Proficiency in Excel, Word, and internal systems.
* Ability to build respectful, trusting business relationships.
In return, we offer excellent benefits, including:
* A competitive salary (from £33k P.A)
* A friendly team environment
* Central Brighton offices
* Flexible working options, including 2 days WFH per week
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