Junior Buyer - Gymshark
Working closely with the buying lead, the Junior buyer takes ownership for Gymshark, and drives sales through its purchases of high-quality merchandise at the most advantageous price. The Junior buyer ensures proper management of their brand relationships and is responsible for the end-to-end product process.
Strategic Roles and Responsibilities
Develops a detailed understanding of their department and the market trends for Gymshark.
Works closely with their Buyer/line manager to clearly define the product strategy and operates in collaboration with Gymshark to execute this via the right assortment.
Takes on board store team and customer feedback in order to range build the assortment for their particular category.
Regularly presents and updates VP buying/Head of buying along with the Buyer with performance insights and analysis. Reacts quickly to feedback and requests from senior management.
Functional Roles and Responsibilities
Research and sourcing, industry trends and approaches new brands or products areas to include within the portfolio.
Maintain regular communication with suppliers as applicable. Assist with the efficient ordering delivery and payment of merchandise to reduce the likelihood of queries and problems.
To assist the Buyer to research and select from home and abroad, the best quality merchandise suppliers have to offer at the best price to maximize sales and profit margins. In conjunction with the Buyer to control the selection of merchandise for the Sales within the agreed markdown and to reach the agreed stock level.
Place re-orders as applicable in consultation with buyers and communicate relevant information to all relevant parties in planning and supply chain.
Maintain accurate database of vendor agreements and forward completed vendor agreements to Merchandise Planning.
Consolidate buying feedback reports and provide buyers with reports and recommendations per brand portfolio
People Management Roles and Responsibilities
Assumes responsibility for the outcomes of others. Promotes a sense of urgency and establishes and enforces individual accountability in the team. Works with people to establish explicit performance standards. Is completely on top of what is going on and knows where things stand. Provides balanced feedback at the most critical times.
Proactively develops relationships with a wide variety of people. Builds immediate rapport, even when facing difficult or tense situations. Understands interpersonal and group dynamics and reacts in an effective manner. Engages input from others constantly and listens with empathy and concern.
Readily distinguishes between what’s relevant and what’s unimportant to make sense of complex situations. Looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answers. Analyzes multiple and diverse sources of information to define problems accurately before moving to solutions.
Delivers messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner. Articulates messages in a way that is broadly understandable. Adjusts communication content and style to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders.
Takes consistent action to develop new skills. Finds ways to apply strengths to new issues. Is aware of the skills needed to be successful in different situations and levels. Seeks assignments that stretch him/her beyond comfort zone.
Decisively makes high-quality decisions, even when based on incomplete information or in the face of uncertainty. Actively seeks input from pertinent sources to make timely and well-informed decisions. Skillfully separates opinions from facts. Is respected by others for displaying superior judgment.
4 years' experience in the Buying field, for a comparable retail brand across activewear or lifestyle sports brands
Microsoft office proficient
Ability to create product and trend presentations.
Brand management and negotiation
English fluency
Ability to travel frequently depending on the needs of the business