Overview
As a Retail Buyer, you will be crucial to Anaconda's continued success in delivering the right outdoor products at the right price and the right time. You'll be managing a dynamic and inspiring team, working to achieve the optimum balance between anticipating market trends and maximising profitability through smart purchasing.
What you will be doing
* Interpreting weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales data and trend analysis to construct quarterly Sales Projections.
* Overseeing budgets and creating financial strategies for upcoming seasons.
* Participating in all supplier meetings and industry events.
* Cultivating and strengthening relationships with our supplier network.
* Engaging in effective negotiation with suppliers.
* Conceptualizing, creating, and developing exclusive product lines with select supplier partners.
* Staying abreast of emerging suppliers and market trends, identifying opportunities to expand the department and boost sales.
* Presenting product ranges for approval to the leadership.
* Implementing in-season price adjustments and actively managing future inventory orders.
* Leading, guiding, and fostering the growth of junior buyers or buyers' assistants.
What We\'re Looking For
* You must have at least 3+ years' of demonstrated experience as a Retail buyer
* Retail experience with hard goods and outdoor camping category will be desirable
* Merchandising/Financial planning experience is essential
* Experience in reporting analysis to identify trends
* Sound knowledge of current fashion sportswear trends
* Ability to effectively build relationships with stakeholders across all levels
* Negotiating and influencing skills is a must
* Experience training, developing and mentoring a team
* Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
* Strong organisational skills and a high attention to detail
* Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically across PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
Benefits
* Why Anaconda? Excellent salary + superannuation + profit share: Your contributions are recognized and rewarded.
* Career Progression & Development : Grow your career within a thriving, Australian-owned global retail organization.
* Team Member Discounts : Gear up for your next adventure with discounts across Anaconda, Spotlight, Harris Scarfe, and Mountain Designs.
* Work Flexibility : We support a healthy work-life balance.
* Vibrant Team Culture : Be part of a collaborative environment where pace is embraced, and leadership is encouraged.
Who We Are
Anaconda has come a long way from our first ever store in Bayswater Victoria, back in 2004. We have grown at a rapid rate and now have 93 stores and growing across Australia. With the largest range of outdoor products in Australia, it is our aim to inspire and enable everyone to create memorable outdoor experiences.
We are part of the iconic Spotlight Retail Group. As an Australian owned and operated global retail organisation that includes Australia's most successful retailers encompassing the Spotlight, Harris Scarfe, Mountain Designs & Anaconda brands.
Apply
If you love the outdoors and adventure and are excited to be part of a dedicated team in a centrally located office near South Melbourne Market, we encourage you to apply
Apply Now Complete our online application form and submit an up-to-date resume. You must have unrestricted working rights in Australia.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No agency enquiries or applications please.
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