Fashion Buyer
Excel Recruitment have an amazing buying opportunity for a strong Fashion Buyer who is passionate about fashion and an expert on upcoming trends. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a highly commercial and progressive buying office for one of the most iconic fashion retailers in Ireland. Dublin city centre.
Salary: €60-€75k plus generous benefits.
Responsibilities of this Fashion Buyer job include:
- Source, develop and build product ranges to reflect current trends, ensuring each range is commercial and meets company objectives, sales targets and customer needs
- Analyse performance and review current range to ensure that sales, margins and profit are achieved
- Take appropriate action in-season on repeats, cancellations and rescheduling of orders
- Prepare for & present regular range reviews and presentations
- Negotiating with a wide supply base to ensure the best possible price and margin for goods is achieved
- Maintaining and building strong working relationships with the supply base and sourcing new suppliers
- Keep up to date with and interpret trends, and constantly review competitors in the marketplace
- Collaborating with the design team on trends and product development
- Presenting to senior management
- Take responsibility for own development as well as manage the training of junior team members
Requirements for this Fashion Buyer job include:
- 5+ years’ experience in a similar role
- Significant experience in a fast-paced Buying role
- Passion for product
- Skilled negotiation techniques, organisational and influencing skills
- Developing and implementing departmental strategy
- Ability to initiate and build strong relationships with other stakeholders
Aoife Clarke is handling the recruitment for this role in complete confidentiality. Please upload your CV below, and she will be in touch should you have the correct experience for the position. For more jobs like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website. Unfortunately, due to volume, only suitable applicants can be contacted.
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Assistant Fashion Buyer
Our client, a well-established multi site retailer, is looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Fashion Buyer to join their Buying team. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to continue within head office buying, but who is also looking to challenge themselves within an innovative and progressive retail environment. Dublin-based.
Salary €40-50k plus generous benefits
Responsibilities of this Assistant Fashion Buyer job include:
- Assist the Buyer in building the range plan to deliver a commercially viable, balanced product range at competitive prices.
- Critical path management, ensuring that all critical dates are met.
- Maintain and manage relationships with suppliers and regularly review their performance.
- Raise orders – ensuring accurate info in line with buyers’ direction, accurate packing info, shipping details and merchandising input on ratio.
- Proactively sourcing new product ideas through research (online, street style, competitors, etc.) in line with the company’s sustainability policies.
- Visit stores regularly and communicate relevant feedback.
- Identify and select vendors and suppliers using criteria such as quantity and quality of commodities, price, and delivery date.
- Determine the correct method to process purchase requisitions depending on total cost, timeliness, competitive bidding, and existing contracts.
- You will be responsible for managing large budgets, forecasting and monitoring market trends.
Requirements for this Assistant Fashion Buyer job include:
- A passion for fashion.
- 2 years of buying experience.
- Third level qualification – A fashion or business-related qualification is desirable.
- Strong Excel skills and excellent numerical ability are essential.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines.
- An understanding of the customer and the ability to creatively develop a product that addresses identified trends.
- Ability to build strong working relationships both externally & internally.
Aoife Clarke is handling the recruitment for this role in complete confidentiality. Please upload your CV below, and she will be in touch should you have the correct experience for the position. For more jobs like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website or call Aoife Clarke at 01 871 7613 for more information. Unfortunately, due to volume, only suitable applicants can be contacted.
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Assistant Fashion Buyer
Our client, a well-established multisite retailer, is looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Fashion Buyer to join their Buying team. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to continue within head office buying, but who is also looking to challenge themselves within an innovative and progressive retail environment. Dublin-based.
Salary €40-50k plus generous benefits
Responsibilities of this Assistant Fashion Buyer job include:
- Assist the Buyer in building the range plan to deliver a commercially viable, balanced product range at competitive prices.
- Critical path management, ensuring that all critical dates are met.
- Maintain and manage relationships with suppliers and regularly review their performance.
- Raise orders – ensuring accurate info in line with buyers’ direction, accurate packing info, shipping details and merchandising input on ratio.
- Proactively sourcing new product ideas through research (online, street style, competitors, etc.) in line with the company’s sustainability policies.
- Visit stores regularly and communicate relevant feedback.
- Identify and select vendors and suppliers using criteria such as quantity and quality of commodities, price, and delivery date.
- Determine the correct method to process purchase requisitions depending on total cost, timeliness, competitive bidding, and existing contracts.
- You will be responsible for managing large budgets, forecasting and monitoring market trends.
Requirements for this Assistant Fashion Buyer job include:
- A passion for fashion.
- 2 years of buying experience.
- Third level qualification – A fashion or business-related qualification is desirable.
- Strong Excel skills and excellent numerical ability are essential.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines.
- An understanding of the customer and the ability to creatively develop a product that addresses identified trends.
- Ability to build strong working relationships both externally & internally.
Aoife Clarke is handling the recruitment for this role in complete confidentiality. Please upload your CV below, and she will be in touch should you have the correct experience for the position. For more jobs like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website or call Aoife Clarke at 01 871 7613 for more information. Unfortunately, due to volume, only suitable applicants can be contacted.
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Assistant Fashion Buyer
Our client, a well-established multisite retailer, is looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Fashion Buyer to join their Buying team. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to continue within head office buying, but who is also looking to challenge themselves within an innovative and progressive retail environment. Dublin-based.
Salary €40-50k plus generous benefits
Responsibilities of this Assistant Fashion Buyer job include:
- Assist the Buyer in building the range plan to deliver a commercially viable, balanced product range at competitive prices.
- Critical path management, ensuring that all critical dates are met.
- Maintain and manage relationships with suppliers and regularly review their performance.
- Raise orders – ensuring accurate info in line with buyers’ direction, accurate packing info, shipping details and merchandising input on ratio.
- Proactively sourcing new product ideas through research (online, street style, competitors, etc.) in line with the company’s sustainability policies.
- Visit stores regularly and communicate relevant feedback.
- Identify and select vendors and suppliers using criteria such as quantity and quality of commodities, price, and delivery date.
- Determine the correct method to process purchase requisitions depending on total cost, timeliness, competitive bidding, and existing contracts.
- You will be responsible for managing large budgets, forecasting and monitoring market trends.
Requirements for this Assistant Fashion Buyer job include:
- A passion for fashion.
- 2 years of buying experience.
- Third level qualification – A fashion or business-related qualification is desirable.
- Strong Excel skills and excellent numerical ability are essential.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines.
- An understanding of the customer and the ability to creatively develop a product that addresses identified trends.
- Ability to build strong working relationships both externally & internally.
Aoife Clarke is handling the recruitment for this role in complete confidentiality. Please upload your CV below, and she will be in touch should you have the correct experience for the position. For more jobs like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website or call Aoife Clarke at 01 871 7613 for more information. Unfortunately, due to volume, only suitable applicants can be contacted.
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Fashion Buyer
Excel Recruitment have an amazing buying opportunity for a strong Fashion Buyer who is passionate about fashion and an expert on upcoming trends. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a highly commercial and progressive buying office for one of the most iconic fashion retailers in Ireland. Dublin city centre.
Salary: €60-€75k plus generous benefits.
Responsibilities of this Fashion Buyer job include:
- Source, develop and build product ranges to reflect current trends, ensuring each range is commercial and meets company objectives, sales targets and customer needs
- Analyse performance and review current range to ensure that sales, margins and profit are achieved
- Take appropriate action in-season on repeats, cancellations and rescheduling of orders
- Prepare for & present regular range reviews and presentations
- Negotiating with a wide supply base to ensure the best possible price and margin for goods is achieved
- Maintaining and building strong working relationships with the supply base and sourcing new suppliers
- Keep up to date with and interpret trends, and constantly review competitors in the marketplace
- Collaborating with the design team on trends and product development
- Presenting to senior management
- Take responsibility for own development as well as manage the training of junior team members
Requirements for this Fashion Buyer job include:
- 5+ years’ experience in a similar role
- Significant experience in a fast-paced Buying role
- Passion for product
- Skilled negotiation techniques, organisational and influencing skills
- Developing and implementing departmental strategy
- Ability to initiate and build strong relationships with other stakeholders
Aoife Clarke is handling the recruitment for this role in complete confidentiality. Please upload your CV below, and she will be in touch should you have the correct experience for the position. For more jobs like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website. Unfortunately, due to volume, only suitable applicants can be contacted.
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Junior Fashion Designer
My client, a popular and successful fashion, homewares, and gift retailer is seeking to recruit a creative Junior Fashion Designer. In this role, you will support the Designer in the design and development of the seasonal collections. This is an amazing opportunity to join a progressive employer with a values-based culture. Dublin based with flexible working from home options.
Package
- Salary €35-40k
- Pension
- Illness Benefit
- Staff Discount
- Agile working
Responsibilities of this Junior Fashion Designer job include:
- To contribute towards research, trend, fabrics, and colour for the brands lifestyle ranges in both home and clothing.
- Responsible for supporting the Designer in the design and development of the seasonal collections.
- Determine commercial trends and create artwork for our Homewares range.
- Manage the development of products from concept design to launch, liaising with buyers, ensuring deadlines are met.
- To liaise with both Irish and international suppliers.
- Create technical packs and liaise with international suppliers to ensure efficient sampling.
- To assist in the sourcing and development of fabrics and trimmings.
- To assist with the updating of range plans using Adobe packages.
- To be style led in your designs, while being trend aware.
- To work with packaging experts, to bring the product to mark.
Requirements for this Junior Fashion Designer job include:
- Creative flair, originality and eye for excellent design is essential.
- Excellent computer skills full knowledge of the Adobe creative suite such as Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Ability to work on numerous seasons at once and across different categories.
- Commercial awareness and up to date knowledge of retail and consumer trends.
- An in-depth knowledge of repeat print and pattern design is essential.
- Successful candidates should be confident and be able to forecast and give presentations to all levels of management.
Aoife McCaul is handling the recruitment for this role in complete confidentiality. Please upload your CV below and she will be in touch should you have the correct experience for the position. For more jobs like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website or call Aoife McCaul 01 871 7613 for more information. Unfortunately, due to volume only suitable applicants can be contacted.
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Junior Fashion Designer
My client, a popular and successful fashion, homewares, and gift retailer is seeking to recruit a creative Junior Fashion Designer. In this role, you will support the Designer in the design and development of the seasonal collections. This is an amazing opportunity to join a progressive employer with a values-based culture. Cork based with flexible working from home options.
Package
- Salary €35-40k
- Pension
- Illness Benefit
- Staff Discount
- Agile working
Responsibilities of this Junior Fashion Designer job include:
- To contribute towards research, trend, fabrics, and colour for the brands lifestyle ranges in both home and clothing.
- Responsible for supporting the Designer in the design and development of the seasonal collections.
- Determine commercial trends and create artwork for our Homewares range.
- Manage the development of products from concept design to launch, liaising with buyers, ensuring deadlines are met.
- To liaise with both Irish and international suppliers.
- Create technical packs and liaise with international suppliers to ensure efficient sampling.
- To assist in the sourcing and development of fabrics and trimmings.
- To assist with the updating of range plans using Adobe packages.
- To be style led in your designs, while being trend aware.
- To work with packaging experts, to bring the product to mark.
Requirements for this Junior Fashion Designer job include:
- Creative flair, originality and eye for excellent design is essential.
- Excellent computer skills full knowledge of the Adobe creative suite such as Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Ability to work on numerous seasons at once and across different categories.
- Commercial awareness and up to date knowledge of retail and consumer trends.
- An in-depth knowledge of repeat print and pattern design is essential.
- Successful candidates should be confident and be able to forecast and give presentations to all levels of management.
Aoife McCaul is handling the recruitment for this role in complete confidentiality. Please upload your CV below and she will be in touch should you have the correct experience for the position. For more jobs like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website or call Aoife McCaul 01 871 7613 for more information. Unfortunately, due to volume only suitable applicants can be contacted.
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Ecommerce Manager
This is a really fantastic opportunity for an Ecommerce Manager to be part of a well-known Irish Cosmetics Brand based out of their Head Office in Ashbourne, Meath (hybrid option).
As the Ecommerce Manager you will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience ideally in Beauty/Fashion/Cosmetics.
You will have the ability to deliver strategy through website, applications, mobile sites, and e-commerce platforms.
Salary up to €65K may be negotiable but must reflect experience, 23 days holidays, Pension Contribution, Health Insurance, Flexitime and Free Onsite Parking.
Their range of beautiful products are sold online and across retailers nationwide and with plans to expand its range even more and launch internationally this is a very exciting time to come on board.
Responsibilities for the job of Ecommerce Manager:
- You will build and implement the strategic framework to plan and manage all eCommerce activities related to traffic acquisition, sales conversion and a/b testing and reporting
- Work with developers to improve website performance and improve speed while re platforming website to new CMS and improving website mobile capability
- You will drive the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) including design, content, branding and marketing performance to deliver the best experience to the online customer
- Ownership and management of data analysis to drive sales performance
- Responsibility for week-by-week online sales performance for each brand category through each eCommerce channel
- Grow sales profitability across all channels using data that will drive us ahead of our online beauty competitors
- Audit and check site regularly to update content as needed
- Use web analytics to gain insight and action changes to support the growth of the business and performance of the site
- Work with the Marketing team to execute strategy through content calendars, focusing on seasonal campaigns, new product launches and key dates e.g., Black Friday
- Oversee or directly manage digital marketing channels across PPC, SEO, Display, affiliates, and email marketing and social media
- Manage onsite merchandising and cross selling spaces
- Responsible for all onsite promotions including merchandising product pages and landing page content as well as navigation changes
- Awareness and ability to react to emerging beauty market trends and technologies to ensure we are at the forefront of website performance
- Communicate live issues to the team ensuring the business is up to date with all developments
- Increase the brands visibility using SEOs to drive online sales and customer engagement
Should you be interested in this job opportunity please apply or contact Ambyr Medford 01 8717609.
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Store Manager
My client is a very successful business with Nail & Beauty Salons nationwide and they are expanding rapidly with more stores opening in November. Exciting times!
I have a vacancy in their new store opening in Galway City.
They have created a brand-new senior role of Retail Beauty Manager; someone who will manage all the commercial and operational aspects of a very fast-paced business and who can coach and lead a team of up to 12 including an Assistant Manager.
Salary is €32K-€35K negotiable but must reflect experience and bonus.
The ideal candidate does not need to come from this industry but they must have a real passion for beauty and a track record of management at some level.
I welcome both junior (looking for a step up) and senior candidates from areas such as Retail, Salon, Spa, Hair Salon, Hospitality, Restaurant and Front of House.
Responsibilities for the job of Retail Beauty Manager
- Managing the day to day running of the busy salon and reception desk area and motivating the team, ensuring sales targets are met and high customer service standards are maintained
- Through your leadership you will develop the team to deliver exceptional service, to recruit new customers whilst engaging existing customers, to create strong connections and build relationships and securing brand loyalty
- You will drive KPI’s through encouraging your team to identify and maximise sales opportunities to deliver your store goals and targets
- Business planning with a proactive as well as reactive approach will be key in driving your team always with a hands-on authentic leadership style remaining solutions driven
- Managing your team’s performance through creating development plans to ensure the therapists reach their potential and maximise revenue
- Delivering an exceptional customer experience for all clients on their customer journey from start to finish
- Booking/confirming appointments and briefing each therapist on their appointments for the day
- Managing the stock levels ensuring the counter remains stocked at all times, ordering and replenishment of stock and reporting any concerns to head office immediately
- Ensuring that you have sufficient cover for your store based on the staff rosters and scheduling the rosters onto the appointment system
- Responding to emails, calls and general customer enquiries
- Dealing with complaints and ensuring they are dealt with promptly
- End of day closing and cashing up procedures
- Opening and closing the store
If you want to hear more about this opportunity, please apply or call Ambyr 01 8148747.
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Store Manager
My client is a very successful business with Nail & Beauty Salons nationwide and they are expanding rapidly with more stores opening in November. Exciting times!
I have vacancies across multiple locations; Dublin City and Liffey Valley.
They have created a brand-new senior role of Retail Beauty Manager; someone who will manage all the commercial and operational aspects of a very fast-paced business and who can coach and lead a team of up to 20. including an Assistant Manager.
Salary €35K-€40K negotiable but must reflect experience and bonus.
The ideal candidate does not need to come from this industry but they must have a real passion for beauty and a track record of management at some level.
I welcome both junior (looking for a step up) and senior candidates from areas such as Retail, Salon, Spa, Hair Salon, Hospitality, Restaurant and Front of House.
Responsibilities for the job of Retail Beauty Manager
- Managing the day to day running of the busy salon and reception desk area and motivating the team, ensuring sales targets are met and high customer service standards are maintained
- Through your leadership you will develop the team to deliver exceptional service, to recruit new customers whilst engaging existing customers, to create strong connections and build relationships and securing brand loyalty
- You will drive KPI’s through encouraging your team to identify and maximise sales opportunities to deliver your store goals and targets
- Business planning with a proactive as well as reactive approach will be key in driving your team always with a hands-on authentic leadership style remaining solutions driven
- Managing your team’s performance through creating development plans to ensure the therapists reach their potential and maximise revenue
- Delivering an exceptional customer experience for all clients on their customer journey from start to finish
- Booking/confirming appointments and briefing each therapist on their appointments for the day
- Managing the stock levels ensuring the counter remains stocked at all times, ordering and replenishment of stock and reporting any concerns to head office immediately
- Ensuring that you have sufficient cover for your store based on the staff rosters and scheduling the rosters onto the appointment system
- Responding to emails, calls and general customer enquiries
- Dealing with complaints and ensuring they are dealt with promptly
- End of day closing and cashing up procedures
- Opening and closing the store
If you want to hear more about this opportunity, please apply or call Ambyr 01 8148747.
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