Assistant Buyer
JD
Responsible to: Buyer
Department: Buying
Location: JD Sports Fashion plc, Edinburgh House, Hollinsbrook way, Pilsworth, Bury, BL9 8RR
Overview
JD Fashion Plc is a leading international multi-channel retailer of branded sports, fashion, and outdoor brands. Established in 1981 with a single store in the North-West of England, today JD is an industry leading retail business with over 60,000 colleagues and over 3,400 stores across a number of retail fascias in 32 markets around the world. JD is at the pinnacle of the global sports fashion industry, providing customers with a product range that remains both authentic and uniquely appealing across a highly differentiated omni-channel experience.
Our business model is split into Sports Fashion, Street & Premium Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms.
JD Sports Fashion Plc was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1996 and has been a FTSE100 publicly quoted company since 2019. In FY21, JD Sports Fashion Plc generated revenues of £6,167.3m, underlying PBT of £324.0m and net cash of £795.4m and a market capitalisation of £7.275bn.
JD won the International Excellence award at the Drapers Awards 2021 and was named best performing share of the 2010s with revenues increasing from £770m in 2010 to £6.1bn in 2021.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
* Visit relevant markets and JD Stores to support Buyer and increase market/competition knowledge
* Assist Buyer by attending all appointments, with involvement in selection and editing of product
* Assist Buyer in the preparation of presenting ranges for sign off with the relevant functions.
* Preparation and presentation of performance in trade meetings
* Proposals to assist driving sales in your relevant department by reviewing sales and constantly looking for opportunities (i.e. repeat buys)
* Complete and present to buyer the planograms for relevant category
* Regular dialogue with key brands to build relationships
* Research and be aware of new brands on the market to propose opportunities for relevant category
* Drive social media/marketing content via marketing and multichannel teams to ensure category features across all channels
* Manage samples
Core Competencies
* Extensive knowledge of our store base and website
* Strong awareness of product file to a line level detail
* Awareness of incoming stock and ability to manage the file in Buyer absence
* Confidence in building relationships with brands and internal departments within the business
* Acts as the lead partner between the Buyer and marketing/multichannel departments driving change and growth within social media.
* Proactive and confidence in suggesting changes
* Confidence to challenge and influence at all levels
Skills/Experience/Knowledge needed
* Relevant branded buying or merchandising experience is advantageous but not essential
* Strong understanding and knowledge of current and upcoming sports fashion trends at a high street and premium level price point.
* Retail experience
* Computer literate – Knowledge of Word, Excel and Power point advantageous but not essential.
* Organisational skills are essential
* Must be able to work in a fast-paced buying office environment
What we will offer you
* Development linked to your role with the business
* An opportunity to work across multi-brands both UK and Internationally
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