Watch/Jewellery Buyer

Working within this successful, very established Watch/Jewellery group, we are seeking an experienced Buyer with a proven and relevant background. Supported by a strong administrative team and working alongside a very proactive MD, you will be acting as sole buyer maintaining and developing a mixed range of products resonating with our target audience driving customer interest and sales. This involves leveraging customer insights and market trends and selecting and approving products for our online business and monthly catalogue.You will also maintain and develop close relationships with key suppliers, identify and source new vendors/product lines to expand offerings and improve margins whilst developing exclusive and proprietary pieces that differentiate and enhance our brand. This will require staying informed on industry developments, market trends and competitor activities relating to our business area allowing you to make informed buying decisions in line with company strategy. There will be some international travel buying trips involved to various and relevant trade shows/exhibitions.You should demonstrate strong buying experience within the watch/jewellery market, a keen eye for trends as well as excellent communication skills dealing with a range of internal/external stakeholders.