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Assistant Buyer (Menswear) - USC

added: May 2012
(Retail, Fashion)

Assistant Buyer (Menswear)
London - £25,000+

USC is a premier destination for clothing, footwear and accessories hosting an unrivalled range of multi-branded fashion across 40 stores nationwide including Diesel, Gstar, Replay, Fred Perry & Lacoste. As such we have an amazing opportunity for a dynamic Assistant Buyer to join our Menswear Buying team. You will be product driven and have a real passion for trends combined with excellent negotiation and decision making skills. This is a fast paced role and requires a reactive individual from a similar background.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Working very closely with the buyer you will help to develop and deliver the range by being fully aware of all the key trends for each season
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers
  • Undertake research of current/new brands by reviewing sales figures and market activity
  • Help support and work alongside the Buyers Administration Assistant

Essential Skills/Experience:

  • Proven experience gained at a similar level within a fast fashion retail environment
  • Creative and a demonstrable knowledge of fashion & understanding of USC's target customer
  • Highly motivated and enthusiastic to help drive this category even further forward to contribute to the success of the business.
  • A genuine passion for buying, retail and fashion

To apply please email your CV to lynsey.bairner@usc.co.uk

Please mention Fashion Monitor when applying for this position.