Entry Buyer - Sports
Core
Entry-level category buyer for sports and activewear, driving sales growth, product assortment, and vendor management for THE ICONIC's e-commerce platform.
Role type
Entry Category Buyer (Junior Buyer)
Builds
Sports and activewear product ranges and assortments for THE ICONIC's online customers
Domain
Retail / E-commerce / Fashion
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Market research, inventory monitoring, vendor negotiation, contract analysis, data analysis, Excel reporting, stakeholder collaboration, trend identification
Preferred skills
Previous junior buyer or assistant buyer experience, strong negotiation skills, sports/fitness passion
Technologies
Excel (pivot tables, v-look ups)
Responsibilities
Conduct market research to recommend product/brand selection; monitor inventory levels; negotiate vendor contracts and terms; evaluate vendor performance; collaborate with marketing on GTM strategies; manage brand adjacencies and assortment development; mentor junior team members
Seniority
Entry-level / Junior