Junior Buyer - Gymshark

Role Overview

Junior Buyer for Gymshark at Al Tayer Group. This role works closely with the buying lead to drive sales through strategic purchasing of high-quality merchandise at advantageous prices while managing brand relationships and owning the end-to-end product process.

Role Purpose

To develop a detailed understanding of the Gymshark department and market trends, execute product strategy in collaboration with the brand, and ensure proper management of brand relationships while maximizing sales and profit margins through strategic purchasing decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Planning

• Develop a detailed understanding of the department and market trends for Gymshark.
• Work closely with the Buyer or line manager to clearly define product strategy and execute this via the right assortment.
• Research and source industry trends and approach new brands or product areas to include within the portfolio.
• Take on board store team and customer feedback in order to range build the assortment for their particular category.

Supplier & Vendor Management

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Merchandise Control

• In conjunction with the Buyer, control the selection of merchandise for sales within the agreed markdown and to reach the agreed stock level.
• Consolidate buying feedback reports and provide buyers with reports and recommendations per brand portfolio.

Reporting & Analysis

• Regularly present and update VP buying or Head of buying along with the Buyer with performance insights and analysis.
• React quickly to feedback and requests from senior management.

People & Relationship Management

• Assume responsibility for the outcomes of others.
• Promote a sense of urgency and establish and enforce individual accountability in the team.
• Work with people to establish explicit performance standards.
• Maintain visibility on what is going on and know where things stand.
• Provide balanced feedback at the most critical times.
• Proactively develop relationships with a wide variety of people.
• Build immediate rapport, even when facing difficult or tense situations.
• Understand interpersonal and group dynamics and react in an effective manner.
• Engage input from others constantly and listen with empathy and concern.

Decision Making & Analysis

• Readily distinguish between what is relevant and what is unimportant to make sense of complex situations.
• Look beyond the obvious and do not stop at the first answers.
• Analyze multiple and diverse sources of information to define problems accurately before moving to solutions.
• Deliver messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner.
• Articulate messages in a way that is broadly understandable.
• Adjust communication content and style to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders.
• Decisively make high-quality decisions, even when based on incomplete information or in the face of uncertainty.
• Actively seek input from pertinent sources to make timely and well-informed decisions.
• Skillfully separate opinions from facts.
• Be respected by others for displaying superior judgment.

Professional Development

• Take consistent action to develop new skills.
• Find ways to apply strengths to new issues.
• Be aware of the skills needed to be successful in different situations and levels.
• Seek assignments that stretch beyond comfort zone.

Qualifications & Experience

• Four years' experience in the Buying field for a comparable retail brand across activewear or lifestyle sports brands.

Skills & Competencies

• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Ability to create product and trend presentations.
• Brand management and negotiation.
• English fluency.

Additional Information

• Ability to travel frequently depending on the needs of the business.