Cosmos Sport SA, member of JD Sports Fashion Plc, founded in September of 1982. First store opened in Heraklion-Crete and since then the network expanded 95 further physical stores in Greece & Cyprus, 5 retail brands (JD Sports, Cosmos Sport, Sneaker10, Slamdunk, Rundome) 8 on-line shops and thousands of happy customers in Greece and Cyprus. Cosmos Sport is a constantly growing omnichannel company with a strong passion for sportswear, street style and limited items. Our team consists of 1700+ highly skilled, self-motivated young people, who love sports and have a passion for innovation! We are proud that Cosmossport.gr is now the No1 on-line store in the industry also selling abroad, having been awarded for 7 consecutive years as the best online sports shop in the country in e-volution Awards. We are excited being a preferred partner for global brands like Nike, Adidas, Reebok in the SEE.

We are looking for a talented & passionate Buyer Accessories for the Commercial Department.The main Purposes of the role are to execute tactical buying within given thresholds following close cooperation with Merchandising team, to build a commercial and trend-led product range and deliver sales and profit targets through a cohesive product strategy. The role is based in our HQs in Kolonos, Athens or Heraklion, Crete.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize the Category Buying Process and propose the annual buying budget according to the company business plan.

• Ensure sales and commercial targets are met, including net sales, gross profit, and stock health levels for assigned categories.
• Review, negotiate, and improve commercial agreement terms with all vendors.
• Conduct market research to identify new product trends and opportunities, optimizing the assortment based on operational and profit targets.
• Collaborate with the commercial operations team on scheduling shipments, planning stock levels per location, and managing replenishment processes.
• Develop a competitive promotion roadmap in collaboration with the marketing and digital departments, and create go-to-market training plans for all channels.
• Attend all appointments, participating in the selection and editing of products.
• Analyze and review previous week's sales with the merchandising department to propose and drive actions for the upcoming week.
• Conduct regular store visits to monitor product placement and gather feedback from store staff.
• Prepare and present performance reports in trade meetings.
• Act as the company's ambassador in all appointments with suppliers and attend all trade shows.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, or Information Technology-Master’s degree preferably in marketing or MBA will be considered as a plus
• Prior knowledge of wholesale or retail is preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills (e.g. communication, negotiation, relationship management)
• High degree of commercial and business acumen
• Ability to effectively collaborate within a cross-functional team
• Strong presentation and communication skills, written and verbal
• Solution oriented and open minded to new ways of working
• Ability to operate well in a fast-paced environment with high level of ambiguity.
• Fluent in English both written and orally is a must. Skills and abilities in other language are a plus
• Strong Computer skills incl. Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint
• Passion for Sports & Fashion

• Competitive compensation package & performance bonus
• Health & Life Insurance Program
• Career development opportunities & education programs
• Up to 75% discount at the European University of Cyprus (face-to-face or online attendance)
• Health & wellness programs to keep you active including gym memberships.
• One day off, part of our "parents’ day off" program
• Generous employee discount in all our brands (Cosmos Sport, Sneaker10, Slamdunk, Rundome, JD Sports stores)
• Easy access in a mental health platform
• Strong company cultures are fostered through corporate events and team-building retreats.
• Free confidential psychological support with a professional team
• Extras, discounts and perks - Being a valued member of Cosmos Sport team means a lot to us! We offer a variety of 100+ cool extras! link here

At Cosmos Sport, we are committed to providing a great place to work for all of our people, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientations, genders, or disability.