Buyer - Accessories

Job Description

Job no: 515912 Work type: Full time Location: Melbourne - CBD & Inner Suburbs Categories: Buying About Sportsgirl Proudly Melbourne-born, The Sportsgirl brand and our iconic bold stripes have been part of contemporary Australian fashion culture since 1948. We’ve created a vibrant community where creativity and self-expression thrive, and as a business, we are committed to providing inclusive fashion for all Australians. As part of The Sussan Group, we're proud to be a Certified B Corporation. This certification independently verifies that The Sussan Group meets high standards of performance, accountability, and transparency. Our commitment to sustainability and social impact benefits everyone—from our team to our customers, and our suppliers. As a business, we’re committed to creating meaningful change, in measurable and transparent ways. By listening to and representing our community, we believe in the power of positivity, hope and kindness to create positive change in the world. The Sportsgirl team is here to champion our vibrant community called Generation Sportsgirl, every step of the way. Our Opportunity As our new Buyer - Accessories, you will manage, select and develop a range of innovative and relevant products that will enable the department to achieve set sales plans, intake margins, planned markdowns and overall gross profit aligned to the Sportsgirl customer profile. Driving one of our accessories categories including Bags/Hosiery/Softgoods/Belts , your experience in a high SKU count category will support your success in this very fast paced and exciting role. You will be working across both the buying and product development, communicating your creativity and innovation for all these much-loved Sportsgirl accessories to ensure they are first and right on trend. Your passion, agility and strong organisational skills will be on show as will your strong relationship building and influencing abilities. Leading the Buying Assistant in this category, you will work closely in partnership with them and have the opportunity to develop and mentor your BA to inspire high performance and business outcomes. Your day-to-day will include: Buy merchandise ensuring you achieve budgeted sales results, meet gross profit targets and identify growth opportunities Ensure OTB, margins and pricing strategy for department is being achieved Demonstrate an understanding of accessories trends as they relate to the Sportsgirl customer Review and sign off all development and PP samples to ensure they meet Sportsgirl’s quality fit and standards Redesign and interpret overseas products and trends inline with Sportsgirl brand vision Coach and mentor your Buying Assistant Build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships Brief supplier base clearly when requesting samples, and negotiate costs to ensure best price Always be an ambassador for the Sportsgirl brand and maintaining effective relationships internally and externally To be successful in this role, you must have: Fashion/Design/Merchandising diploma or Business/Commerce degree Previous experience as designer, fashion buyer or product developer across jewellery/high SKU count category Understanding of buying and planning principals Strong communication, leadership and mentoring skills Strong organisational skills to manage critical paths, deadlines and lead times Proven direct sourcing experience Strong negotiation skills and commercial awareness Demonstrated understanding of financial management including assortment planning and OTB management Solid understanding of the local and international market place Why work for Sportsgirl? Here’s why you should choose a career at Sportsgirl: Join a Certified B Corporation and become a member of a dynamic and purpose-driven company. Opportunities for all team members to be involved in our impact initiatives, including Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). Participate in our long-standing community partnership program with the National Youth Mental Health Foundation, headspace. Join a supportive team that values creativity, diversity and growth. We also offer some amazing benefits, including: Free onsite parking Generous team member product discount Discounted private health insurance Great team member referral bonus Flexible working arrangements Career development opportunities If this opportunity aligns with your skills and aspirations, we would love to connect with you. The Sussan Group is committed to supporting an inclusive recruitment process ensuring a fair recruitment experience. We celebrate diversity and advocate inclusion and are committed to building and fostering a diverse and accessible workplace and culture. Please advise us if you need any necessary access requirements or adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Advertised: 27 Feb 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time #J-18808-Ljbffr