NOTOS DEPARTMENT STORES, MEMBER OF NOTOS COM GROUP,

ARE CURRENTLY HIRING:

BUYER

(Based in Kifissia Premises)

Job Summary

The primary job responsibilities of the Buyer are to develop and execute merchandising strategies that maximize sales, margin, inventory turnover and visual presentation. It will be essential as a part of this role to manage excellent vendor relationships, negotiate payments terms and conditions, with existing as well as new suppliers and ensure the right mix of product.

Job Description

The primary job responsibilities of the Buyer are to develop and execute merchandising strategies that maximize sales, margin, inventory turnover and visual presentation. It will be essential as a part of this role to manage excellent vendor relationships, negotiate payments terms and conditions, with existing as well as new suppliers and ensure the right mix of product.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops buy strategy, selects and manages OTB.
• Generates data, creates selling reports and makes recommendations based on the performance by store in order to analyze and communicate business performance.
• Analyzes color, size, class and division selling to provide feedback and takes action in order to improve business as well as future purchasing decisions.           
• Sources and selects relevant new brands and partnerships.
• Maintains excellent vendor relationships and executes negotiations to a high level.
• Has a proven awareness of all fashion and market trends, new brands, designers and market influence.
• Is an efficient stock trader, optimizing and driving the best results for business both in season and at the end of the season.
• Conducts all buying appointments and meetings both in Greece and overseas.
• Is responsible for any other reasonable ad hoc task as requested by the management.

Skills & Requirements:

• 5 years of related professional experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing/Business/Retail Merchandising or related field.
• Must have experience managing budget upwards of 1m€.
• Experienced working with multi label and multi category, especially in women’s wear.
• Able to influence and defend point of view.
• Analyze problems timely and effectively.
• Strong working relationships and communication skills both internally and externally.
• Ability to work in a team and on own initiative.
• Excellent judgement and decision-making skills.
• Discreet, professional, well spoken with a collaborative approach to work.
• High level of market awareness and fashion trends.
• Highly proficient in English language.
• Highly proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must be able to travel; Travel required 10%.