Overview

Our client, a leading sports/fashion retailer in Ireland, are seeking to recruit a Buyer.

This role can be based out of their Castlebar or Galway office.

You will need:

• A good knowledge of the sports business and a keen in interest in sports fashion
• Previous experience in a similar buying role is preferred
• Be goal‐driven – You’ll select, range plan and implement a go-to-market strategy for must‐have sports accessories
• Achieve all sales, margin and stock turn targets as set out by the business
• Total organisation – You’ll have perfect attention to detail when managing your categories and ensuring information is tracked and fed down to the business as required
• Excellent communication skills – Work closely with all departments in the business as well as with our suppliers
• Collaborative Approach – Partner with Ecommerce, marketing, merchandising and operations to ensure our strategies and plans are executed to the best possible standards
• Commercial Awareness – Understand our strategy, our customers and our target consumer
• Propose price action and stock movements in accordance with the company policy
• Reviewing supplier availability and planning intakes accordingly with the team
• Building supplier/brand relationships and creating strategy plans to align with company strategy
• Manage development plan for team members supporting with objectives and coaching
• Managing workload and output where required.

Skills:

• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external teams
• Be confident, motivated and can work independently
• Excellent analytical and negotiation skills
• An ability to work under pressure
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Full licence – You will visit stores regularly to offer support and acquire feedback on the direction of the category