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Buyer (Mat Cover)
Arcadia Group
Greater London, , United Kingdom
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A BIT ABOUT EVANS
Evans is the leading fashion brand flying the flag for real, feminine figures everywhere. We have a truly dedicated following in the UK and Ireland, with approximately 200 stores nationwide and a growing global operation across Europe, the Far East and the Middle East as part of the Arcadia Group. Wherever they are, our customers can also access our full range of fabulous fashion on our award winning website at Evans.co.uk. To keep delighting our customers, we are constantly striving to exceed their expectations; through our head-turning fashion, second to none service and proportion perfect fit.
Over the years we have collaborated with fashion icons such as Beth Ditto from the Gossip and high end designers such as Ann Louise Roswald and more recently Clements Ribeiro and Alex Monroe. All this hard work has been rewarded with fantastic recognition from both the public and the fashion industry for many years, having been voted the Best 16+ Retailer in the Prima High Street Fashion Awards every year since 2000 and the Best Plus-Size Collection in the Company High Street Fashion Awards for 2 years running. We attribute our success to an in-depth knowledge about what our customers are looking for, many years of experience, and most importantly our passion for fashion, whatever the size!
THE ROLE
Working in a fast paced and innovative environment, you will be responsible for overseeing one of our key Buying teams. You will be responsible for product ranges for all channels of our Global Multi Channel business, editing ranges to drive profit.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING DAY TO DAY
• Working with Management Team, define and communicate clear vision of the future – translate into deliverable department strategy.
• Work with Merchandising to ensure that the product range is without gaps or duplication, and that the season is logically and commercially thought through.
• Working closely with Design and Garment Technology to create an effective product development team.
• Display an in-depth, customer-focused knowledge of Evans market and trends and use this to influence your thinking.
• Develop a sound supply policy for the Brand, striving for consistent best practice partnerships. Foresee future weaknesses/needs and suggest possible solutions.
• Operate an effective / timely product sign off process, appropriate for all product lead-times.
• Ensure that the correct level of newness is present, and that volume lines are maximised and ‘moved on’ at the appropriate time.
• Demonstrate views on current key trade activity that potentially impacts the department / brand.
• Build a high performing team, identifying individual training needs as well as encouraging effective teamwork.
MUST HAVES
• A passionate individual used to working in a fast paced buying environment.
• Have an established track record of driving a business forward.
• Able to demonstrate pro-activity in sourcing new ideas and inspiration.
• Ability to challenge, influence & persuade at all levels.
• Awareness of current and future trends, knowledge of the high street, and an understanding of what is happening in retail.
• A strong negotiator and natural team leader.
• Experience in working with both long and short lead time product and supply base.
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.