Buyer - Fashion

At Harding+, the brands you buy won't just be seen in one location they'll be stocked onboard luxury cruise ships sailing through the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Alaska and Northern Europe, reaching millions of guests from around the world. Global Travel Retail is one of the most exciting and fast moving sectors in retail. Customer profiles change with every itinerary, buying decisions are influenced by destination and seasonality, and creating the right branded assortment requires both commercial instinct and a deep understanding of the customer. We're looking for an experienced Brands Buyer to manage an exciting portfolio of leading fashion and lifestyle brands.

Responsibilities

Managing a portfolio of established branded fashion and lifestyle suppliers; Building commercially successful assortments across brands and leading labels; Identifying new brands and product opportunities that will resonate with international cruise guests; Developing strong relationships with brand partners and negotiating commercial terms; Planning seasonal ranges that reflect changing destinations, customer demographics and market trends; Analysing sales performance and using insight for future ranges; Working closely with Merchandising, Marketing, Operations and Visual Merchandising to deliver successful product launches; Managing supplier relationships to ensure product availability and timely deliveries; Attending trade shows, brand appointments and supplier meetings to stay ahead of emerging trends and opportunities

Requirements

Previous experience buying branded fashion or lifestyle products; Strong commercial awareness with excellent analytical skills; Experience negotiating with branded suppliers; Confidence to influence both internal and external stakeholders; Passion for brands, trends and delivering exceptional product ranges; Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple seasons and priorities

Nice to have

Experience buying apparel, outerwear, accessories or premium lifestyle brands

Benefits

Annual bonus opportunity; 26 days holiday plus bank holidays; Free onsite parking; Online discounts with major high street retailers; Employee wellbeing assistance programme; Staff social events and parties; 4x life assurance; Healthcare cashback plan; Hybrid working and a collaborative office environment