Buyer
Responsible to: Head of Buying/Buying Director
Department: Buying
Location: JD Sports Fashion plc, Hollinsbrook way, Pilsworth, Bury, BL9 8RR
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
* Representing the Buying function on relevant fascia and category (tbc)
* Attending all appointments, with involvement in selection and editing of product
* Attending all product launches throughout the year as specified
* Attending all relevant trade shows
* Analysis and review of previous weeks sales with the merchandising department to propose and drive actions for the week ahead
* Negotiation with selected brands re trading terms and conditions.
* Being constantly aware of new brands and opportunities to diversify and drive department/category sales
* Budget negotiation and planning within internal teams and external brands
* Negotiation with brands re distribution agreements
* Working independently in a creative and trend led environment
* Managing budgets and OTB on in seasons and forward budgets
* Present ranges for sign off with Senior Buyers, Buying Director and Merchandising Director.
* Preparation and presentation of performance in trade meetings
* Proposals to assist driving sales in your relevant department
Core Competencies:
* Extensive knowledge of our store base and website
* Confidence within own decisions and product selection. Comfortable in driving decisions on file and being accountable for all actions.
* Ability to act independantly
* Extensive knowledge of product area and market
* Ability to look forward and predict trends both current and future
* Highly numerate and skilled within budget forecasting and planning
Skills/Experience/Knowledge needed:
* Experience of buying Sports Fashion is advantageous
* Experience of buying branded goods is essential
* Strong understanding and knowledge of current and upcoming sports fashion trends at a high street and premium level price point.
* Be able to exercise a high degree of analytical and numerical skills
* Fully literate in Microsoft Office: PowerPoint, Word, Excel
* Organisational skills are essential
* Be able to work under own initiative
* A creative and trend led individual
What we will offer you:
* Development linked to your role with the business
* An opportunity to work across multi-brands both UK and Internationally