Job Overview
We are seeking a Category Buyer to join the Beauty team and take ownership of the Bath & Body portfolio. You will be responsible for curating a compelling brand portfolio, identifying emerging trends, and delivering commercial growth while building a point of view that resonates with today's customer. Bath & body is no longer just functional— it's becoming a space of ritual, wellness, and everyday luxury.
Key highlights
* Work with an iconic retailer and world-renowned Beauty category
* Fantastic opportunity to further develop your Buying career
* Flexible hybrid working from our centrally-located Docklands office & the comfort of your own home
About the Opportunity
* Define and execute the category strategy for Bath & Body across all channels
* Identify, onboard and scale new and emerging brands alongside established partners
* Build a customer-led assortment that spans entry to luxury, with a strong point of view
* Full accountability for trading the category and implementing appropriate tactical activities in relation to sales, profit, stock to drive business outcomes
* Maintaining solid competitor and trend analysis to remain relevant and build a range to suit the market and Myer customer segmentation
* Apply advanced negotiation skills to achieve optimal trading terms that deliver commercial targets
* Work collaboratively with the planning team to determine assortment plans, conduct PSA, build product strategy, and determine best sourcing methods for the product
* Partner with marketing to create compelling campaigns and in-store experiences
* Build strong relationships with brands to unlock exclusives, innovation and growth
About you
* Proven experience in buying, brand management or category management (beauty or adjacent preferred)
* A deep passion for beauty, with a clear understanding of trends, brands and customer behaviour
* A brand building mindset to brand relationship management.
* A leader who inspires others and can lead by example
Benefits to you
* Generous Team Member discounts on all Myer products
* Work flexibly from home and our Support Office based in Docklands
* A supportive leadership team
* Volunteer, parental and lifestyle leave available
* Service Recognition and Inspirational People Awards
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