Junior Buyer at Mint Velvet: High Wycombe, office-based c.4 days per week
We're a collaborative and fast-growing business, committed to becoming a more circular and responsible business. We take pride in our work, designing with heart and soul, and we're looking for a Junior Buyer to join our vibrant team.
We value people, planet, and community. Our three main pillars drive our decisions and we're passionate about creating an environment for growth, progression, and balance.
* Authentic creative passion and eye for product and emerging trends, with commercial awareness and financial understanding
* Strong communicator, taking a collaborative approach, building strong relationships, and being resilient, adaptable, and open to feedback
* Courage to back decisions, try new things, and challenge where necessary, with a natural curiosity and focus on solutions, not problems
* Native affinity with product, with a clear understanding of the MV customer and brand handwriting, as well as competitor activity on the high street
Your key responsibilities will include:
* Source, develop, and buy a commercial range that maximises sales and profit with your Senior Buyer
* Maintain a clear understanding of the MV customer and brand handwriting, as well as demonstrating knowledge of what our competitors are doing on the high street
* Take responsibility and ownership of your area, demonstrating your influence on the range build
* Maintain and develop strong relationships within the Buying & Merchandising teams and Suppliers
* Manage the upkeep of critical path, and the smooth running of fit sessions, with preparation and presentation of weekly department performance and delivery schedule meetings
You'll be rewarded with:
* Competitive starting salary and great career prospects in a fast-paced and growing business
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Company-funded private health insurance
* Discretionary bonus scheme
* 50% staff discount, interest-free Season ticket loan, and bespoke induction support and ongoing development
* Summer hours, a welcoming and inspiring work-environment, and an early finish on pay day, social activities, and more