Holt Renfrew offers you an inspiring, fashion-driven environment with opportunities to learn and grow. From our incredible partnerships with iconic luxury brands, to our commitments to corporate social responsibility, you will be inspired every day.
The Buyer, Jewellery (12 Month Contract) drives the timely sourcing of best available products to achieve and exceed sales and margin goals.
Specific responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:
Build and retain a high performing team that delivers the results and meets performance goals
Coach team on their professional and personal development
Facilitate and lead change; continuously evaluate procedures within Buying office and provide/action recommendations for more effective business practices
Attend market shows as required to select and assemble collections and product assortments. Travel may include national and/or international markets
Buy product. Align the ‘buy’ to strategy - plan and select the range, type and quantity; decide on colour, size, price etc. and negotiate competitive bids to purchase within budgets and to drive profit
Assess competitors, analyze buying patterns and predict future trends
Select reliable and quality vendors to source the best available products at the best possible terms
Responsible for managing, entering, and uploading purchase orders according to plan and forecast
Manage open-to-buy to maximize business opportunities and inventory control
Ensure timely delivery of merchandise, initiate cancellations or negotiate discounts on late deliveries as appropriate
Manage inventory; make timely profitability decisions; review existing inventory performance indicators and react quickly to change in demand, logistics and trends
Develop financial plans in partnership; prepare and present Seasonal Business Reviews
Be proficient on all merchant systems
Provide product information, maintain regular communication and work co-operatively with the store team
Obtain feedback on how the market responds to choices made and to market needs; seek customer feedback
Check store merchandise assortments, displays, stock levels as well as consult customers during peak selling times and key special events (PSN, Designer Trunk Shows/PA's)
Implement specific marketing plans for each department, based on advertising results and discussion with Marketing department and vendors, to maximize brand exposure and increase sales and profitability; participate in promotional activities
Negotiate with vendors for marketing Co-Op, specialist program support, United Way and special events/personal appearances to reinforce HR Brand; maintain excellent vendor relations
Ensure advertised merchandise is adequately quantified and delivered and on time
Lead, motivate, and retain a team of high performing employees that is capable of delivering results
The ideal candidate:
Undergraduate degree, preferably in Business or Retail Management, or equivalent experience
3 years proven Buying experience, preferably in luxury retail
Sound knowledge of purchasing principles and practices / Retail Math
Demonstrated leadership and influencing skills with the ability to get things done
Excellent interpersonal skills; a team player who is able to act as both a leader and an individual contributor as required
Confident and effective communication (written & verbal) and interpersonal skills
Is adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity and change
Highly service-oriented with exceptional organizational and follow up skills
Passionate about fashion and luxury retailing
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Experience managing a large number of vendors
Vacancy Reason: newly added headcount
Holt Renfrew is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our future success depends on the perspectives and contributions of all our employees -- their diverse backgrounds, abilities and experiences make our business stronger. If you are contacted for a job opportunity and require accommodation, please email careers@holtrenfrew.com and let us know so we can ensure you have an accessible candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. All requests are confidential and used only to meet candidate needs.
Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche :$82,000.00 - $126,000.00 / 82.000,00$ - 126.000,00$ (per year / par an)Final compensation for this position will be determined based on the candidate's unique skills, expertise, individual qualifications, and assessed contributions to the role following the completion of the interview process. The range stated is the starting range for this position. Offers may vary with experience, qualifications, performance, and local market conditions. We strive to offer competitive compensation that aligns with a candidate's contributions to our team, along with a comprehensive benefits package, enticing perks, pension matching, incentives, and our coveted employee discount. / La rémunération finale pour ce poste sera déterminée sur la base des compétences uniques du candidat, de son expertise, de ses qualifications individuelles et de l'évaluation de sa contribution au poste à l'issue de la procédure d'entrevue. La fourchette indiquée est la fourchette de départ pour ce poste. Les offres peuvent varier en fonction de l’expérience, des qualifications, du rendement et des conditions du marché local. Nous nous efforçons d'offrir une rémunération compétitive qui corresponde à la contribution du candidat à notre équipe, ainsi qu'un ensemble complet de garanties, d'avantages attrayants, de cotisations de retraite assorties par l'employeur, de primes d'encouragement et notre très convoitée remise d'employé.