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Footwear Buyer
Arcadia Group
Greater London, , United Kingdom
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A BIT ABOUT EVANS
With over 120 stores in the UK, an established international market and an online presence at evans.co.uk, Evans is the leading specialised fashion brand dedicated to size 14+ customers. Evans mission is to create on trend products that work with our customer’s body, to give fabulous shape and unbeatable confidence – in short ‘style for your shape’. The brand has a unique position on the high street and its brand values reflect that, with exemplary customer service being a key facet. Evans believes in always putting the customer first and wholly embracing the notion of fashion for everyone, regardless of size. The key to our success is our people, and becoming part of this inspiring team will be a fantastic opportunity for the right person!
THE ROLE
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Footweat Buyer to join one of our brands,EVANS. The main purpose of the role is to develop in conjunction with the Merchandiser, Designer and Technologist, a commercial and credible range.
A role at EVANS promises a fast paced, challenging and innovative working environment. The key to our success is our people, and becoming part of this inspiring team will be a really fantastic opportunity for the right person!
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING DAY TO DAY
• Develop an exciting and credible range; creating a balance between commercial and high fashion product.
• Build a broad understanding of the DP customer profile, ensuring that her needs and wants are met within the range.
• Work effectively with the Merchandiser to drive department sales and profit; focussing on meeting customer needs, whilst planning and developing for the future.
• Build and maintain key relationships with the supply base in order to achieve maximum flexibility and reliability.
• Work with the Design team to develop product in line with current trends and the DP customer.
• Manage and develop the team to deliver optimum performance.
• Demonstrate a pro-active approach to product quality e.g. identifying and resolving issues early on.
MUST HAVES
• Strong fashion eye
• Proactive in seeking out new opportunities and reacting quickly to trends
• In-depth knowledge of the market/competition and an ability to gather and use relevant internal and external information to make commercial decisions
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively at all levels
• Strong people management skills
• Can perform under pressure and operate in a fast past environment
THE EXCITING PART
• Generous holiday with holiday trading
• 25% staff discount
• Early finish summer hours
• Access to sample sales
• Regular team and company social events
• Pension scheme
• Company bonus scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan
We regret, due to volume, only suitable applicants will be contacted.
You’ll find every Arcadia brand shares the same values. We all start with letting people be themselves. We are informal while professional, and we are all about mixing fun with commercial nous. Throughout your career with us we will help you develop, and give you the chance to influence our future. It's not only our products but our people who drive our success. Our people are at the heart of everything we do.