Buyer
4 weeks ago
Claire’s are recruiting a commercially-minded Buyer to join the business on a 12 month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.
The 'Buyer' role at Claire's is a hybrid Buying and Merchandising role. It therefore requires a creative individual with a love for the product, but also someone who is extremely analytical and commercially-minded.
The role will take responsibility for managing the range assortment and merchandising process for a selection of retail partners that operate within the Grocery sector across Europe
The Consumer Products business at Claire’s is growing at a phenomenal rate and is presenting some fabulous opportunities for Claire’s. This role requires an individual who thrives in a fast paced and changing environment and is comfortable dealing with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
This role can be offered on a hybrid basis working 2-3 days a week from our European HQ in Birmingham.
Role Objectives:
Drive partner relevant assortments to excite the Claire’s & external consumers across multi country, current and future partners Ensure commercially sound buy investments to drive strong comp & new store growth Comprehensively understand the relevant business sector to formulate winning strategies (pricing, product, competition etc.) Agility to trade business through consistently evolving environments – analyse & report on sku & partner performance in season, drive tactical decisions to maximise trade, assess new product opportunities to support incremental growth Be part of establishing ways of working within a new Channel within the wider Brand – formulating ideas, solutions & processes to enable and unlock new business growthKey Accountabilities:
Own product & investment strategies for leading retailers within the Grocery sector formulating building blocks that can drive comp and new store growth Partner with European Sales counterparts to build commercially viable strategies to drive the Claire’s business within external Concessions partners Partner with other Merchants to drive cohesive brand handwriting across sectors & Concessions partners, finding synergies & learnings to win Formulate and analyse comprehensive data to make informed decisions regarding assortment, investment & trading – report back on a monthly & seasonal basis with action plan to drive revenue growth Understand the mind-set of the Claire’s consumer as well as external partners through comprehensive market & competitor understanding, in conjunction with business wide trends & performance Build brand relevant, partner relevant assortments to drive velocity – focusing on improving stock turn, and maximising margin Ensure strong in-store execution in conjunction with Concessions & ISP teams through building visually compelling ranges, that mirror consumer needs Ability to drive new processes and tools from start to finish Establish & drive key KPIs alongside Planning & Inventory partner Lead, develop & coach a direct reportWhat are we looking for?
To be considered for this role we are keen to speak to applicants with the following background and skills profile:
Behaviours:
Balance of analytics & creativity Innovative & open minded individual Proactive & solution oriented High degree of agility to navigate constantly evolving environments Excellent communication skills & ability to partner across a wide number of stakeholders Team player with the ability to flex from independent working to partnership & collaborationProfile:
Analytical buyers/merchants from selection backgrounds/account managers with merchant backgrounds (not supplier/design facing) Consumer-led, multi-channel organisations Strong European acumen desired Understands trends and consumer behaviours, with analytical ability to turn into commercial output Strong foundational merchandising knowledge Ability to work in the detail to drive results and decisions 5+ years’ experienceClaire's is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we encourage applications from members of all underrepresented groups, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants' needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require.
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