Global Buyer for Hollister Brand

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom abercrombie-fitch-co. Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Global Buyer for our Hollister brand to join our team at Abercrombie & Fitch Co. This role will be responsible for owning the product strategy for a single gender within the Hollister brand, acting as the bridge between the strategy and creative direction of the line.

Key Responsibilities

  • Propose high-level strategies for your division to your gender lead, ensuring they are consistent with overall brand strategy and identity
  • Support in executing a detailed hindsight / strategic line review process at the department level to inform future strategy and identify line list needs for design
  • Present weekly selling / business updates as part of a regular internal Monday review process, evaluating performance and consolidating results into a summary to be shared with the Home Office
  • Stay curious on changes promotions, pricing, product placement, etc. and evaluate their impact on the business
  • Intimately understand regional customers' preferences and interests by observing shopping patterns, regularly shopping competitors, aspirational brands / runway and monitoring media platforms
  • Participate in central assortment reviews on a seasonal basis, contributing ideas, identifying top items, and preparing for seasonal buys
  • Participate in monthly Chase / Buy / Cut reviews to provide a regional perspective on key products and fine-tune assortments
  • Connect remotely and in-person with Home Office Visual Merchandising teams to coordinate floorsets
  • Partner directly with sourcing teams to ensure EMEA-exclusive assortment is on track throughout the product development process, carrying out consistent updates and communicating effectively both remotely and in-person

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree or related experience
  • Passion for the merchant role, fashion retail, customer research, and the Abercrombie & Fitch Co. brands
  • Desire to take ownership for a portion of a global multi-billion-dollar business
  • An acute eye for product and trend
  • A deep understanding of sales analysis and financial metrics that relate to your business
  • Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate confidently to leadership
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed by the department
  • A high comfort-level with analytical sales tools and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
  • A collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners to achieve the vision of the brand

About Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is a global, digitally-led, omnichannel apparel and accessories retailer catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs. Our corporate purpose of "We are here for you on the journey to being and becoming who you are" fuels our customer-led brands and our global associates.

Our Values

We lead with purpose and always put our people first, which is evidenced by our Great Place to Work Certification, as well as being a 2021 recipient of Fortune's Best Workplaces in Retail, and named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign for 16 consecutive years. We're proud to offer equitable compensation and benefits, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, as well as education and engagement events, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.

What You'll Get

As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. associate, you'll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F is committed to providing simple, competitive, and comprehensive benefits that align with our Company's culture and values, but most importantly – with you We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:

  • Incentive bonus program
  • Annual companywide review process
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Associate assistance program
  • Paid parental and adoption leave
  • Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot
  • Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace
  • Paid time off & one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community
  • Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are "work from anywhere" days for most roles & six work from anywhere weeks per year)
  • Seven associate wellness half days per year
  • Merchandise discount on all of our brands
  • Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within
  • Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups
  • Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU

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