Boutique1 is a fashion forward luxury retailer that houses some of the most prestigious global designers in it’s stores in the Middle East. In Boutique 1, we pride ourselves on continuously pushing the boundaries of the premium market. We are committed to deliver personalized service, exclusivity and maintain our position as the premium destination for fashion and design in the region. We have more than 200 brands in our portfolio, some of which are Missoni, Kenzo, Victoria Beckham, Furla, Elie Saab, Oscar De La Renta, Diane von Furstenberg, Alexander Wang, Isabel Marant, Philip Lim, Proenza Schouler.
We are extremely passionate about fashion and due to expansion, we are looking to add a senior fashion savvy Buyer to our team.
Primary objective of the role is to increase sales and profitability of the categories and brands responsible of.
Overview of responsibilities as follows:
• Range planning, selection and purchase of designer apparel & accessories according to fashion trends and targeted customers' desires
• Regularly review customers' buying behavior as a guide to successful future purchases
• Identify and report on key fashion trends and looks
• Build and maintain supplier relationship, manage all communications directly with suppliers
• Manage stock levels in conjunction with shop personnel, proactively anticipating any changes to demands or logistics and implementing follow-up, re-orders and actions as required
• Work closely with Store Managers to highlight key development areas and outline action plans
• Generate sales forecasts, sales analysis and any purchase order related reports
• Oversee, mentor and develop junior members of the buying team
In addition to above, you will be visiting international fashion weeks and designer headquarters in Paris, Milan and London where you will have the opportunity to meet some of the globally renowned designers in person. You will get to select and assemble new collections for Boutique 1 Stores while building unequalled network of fashion professionals from different parts of the world. You will enjoy staff discount up to 40% (TCA) in our stores and receive annual clothing allowance on top of your monthly salary.
Job Details
| Date Posted: | 2014-03-29 |
| Job Location: | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Job Role: | Purchasing/Procurement |
| Company Industry: | Retail/Wholesale |
Preferred Candidate
| Career Level: | Mid Career |
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