Retail Buyer at Hubmart Stores Limited

Responsibilities
Throughout the year, responsibilities typically involve:

• Analyzing consumer buying patterns and predicting future trends;
• Regularly reviewing performance indicators, such as sales and discount levels;
• Managing plans for stock levels;
• Reacting to changes in demand and logistics;
• Meeting suppliers and negotiating terms of contract;
• Maintaining relationships with existing suppliers and sourcing new suppliers for future products;
• Liaising with other departments within the organization to ensure projects are completed;
• Attending trade fairs, in the and overseas, to select and assemble a new collection of products;
• Participating in promotional activities;
• Writing reports and forecasting sales levels;
• Presenting new ranges to senior retail managers;
• Liaising with shop personnel to ensure supply meets demand;
• Getting feedback from customers;
• Training and mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4-5 years’ experience (Previous retail work experience is important.)
• Relevant degree in retail or business with a greater commercial awareness.

Skills
You will need to show evidence of the following:

• Strong analytical skills
• Negotiating skills and the ability to network and influence people
• Teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Numeracy skills and proficiency using IT
• Good organization skills and the ability to multitask
• The ability to cope with the pressure of having to make important decisions and Meet tight deadlines
• The capability to work in a fast-paced environment and achieve targets
• Drive and determination
• Entrepreneurial spirit and a willingness to take risks
• Commercial awareness
• Leadership attributes
• Creative flair
• Confident presentation style
• A passion for retail.