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Are you someone with a deep love for footwear and fashion? Do you have the ability to deliver a range that perfectly aligns with the brand's position in the market? We're looking for a passionate and experienced Footwear Buyer to join our client's team. This could be the perfect opportunity for you to showcase your skills and contribute to a team that values innovation and passion. As the Footwear Buyer, your main responsibility will be to source, develop, and buy a commercial and balanced range of Fashion footwear. By closely following the company's sales targets, margin goals, price architecture, and seasonal timing, you will ensure that the range consistently achieves sales and profit growth. Maximise commercial opportunities and minimise risks by constantly reviewing performance and trends, reacting and adapting accordingly. Collaboration is key in this role, as you will work closely with the design team to develop the best commercial range for our target market. It will be essential to maintain consistency with our brand and meet the needs of our customers. Managing supplier performances will also be a significant aspect, striving to improve quality and seize costing opportunities. As our ideal candidate, you possess a thorough technical knowledge of footwear and are always on top of emerging trends. Your imaginative thinking and ability to generate new ideas will set you apart. Excellent management and communication skills are vital, alongside the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders, including management, suppliers, technologists, and colleagues. Your negotiation skills will be put to use to secure mutually beneficial outcomes while maintaining the integrity of the brand. Key Responsibilities: Deliver a balanced commercial range, reflecting our brand's integrity and driving sales and profit growth Maximise commercial opportunities and minimise risk by reviewing performance and trends Collaborate with the design team to develop a range that fulfils customer needs and aligns with our brand Manage supplier performances, improving quality and exploring costing opportunities Stay updated on emerging trends and think imaginatively to generate new ideas Ensure all operating standards are adhered to and guide team members to achieve high performance Build strong relationships with stakeholders through confident and effective communication Utilise negotiation skills to secure mutually beneficial outcomes while upholding the integrity of the brand Qualifications and Experience: Thorough technical knowledge of footwear Ability to identify commercially viable products Imagination and creativity in generating new ideas for business benefit Strong negotiation and communication skills High commercial awareness Excellent time management skills At least 5 years of experience in a similar role If you are ready to contribute to a team that embraces the power of inclusive teams and celebrates excellence, apply now! Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Skechers' Store Managers make an incredible impact everyday - on our customers, our teams and our company. They lead, merchandise, sell, process shipments, inspire, problem-solve and more. To summarize, Store Managers are at the heart of Skechers retail! Main Responsibilities Champion the brand. Inspire and lead an amazing customer experience through product and visual marketing excellence as well as outstanding customer service. Act as a people focused leader, coaching and mentoring the store team. Develop store employees' skills to drive sales to the fullest potential by expanding their product knowledge, setting customer service expectations, and demonstrating visual presentation standards. Help to onboard new hires to the team. Manage store scheduling needs, ensuring proper coverage for peak times. Act as a product expert and serve as a brand ambassador for all things Skechers. Assist in recruiting, training, and retaining our Skechers store employees. Model strong operational processes and routines to drive profitability and results. Act as the expert on all store systems and processes including opening and closing of the POS. Take part in opening and closing the store, ensure all security routines and measures are in place. Skills, Qualifications and Experience Ability and desire to foster a respectful, safe, and fun environment for Skechers store employees. Comfortable assessing talent and developing employee skill sets. Strong communication skills, regularly sets clears expectations for their team. Creates excitement and shows passion for Skechers products and the brand. Acts with a sense of confidentiality and urgency. Flexible and motivated to provide excellent customer service. Retail, restaurant, or hospitality leadership experience is preferred but not required. About Skechers Skechers (NYSE: SKX), a global, Fortune 500 brand develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Developing comfort technologies is the foundation of all we do - delivering stylish, innovative, and quality products. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 4,700 company-and third-party-owned retail locations. Headquartered in Southern California, with offices and distribution centers around the globe, Skechers has spent 30 years helping people of all ages look and feel good. Skechers recognises the importance and power of diversity within our business. We ensure that our people processes are fair, transparent and promote equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or health conditions, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions as detailed above.
Skechers' Store Managers make an incredible impact everyday - on our customers, our teams and our company. They lead, merchandise, sell, process shipments, inspire, problem-solve and more. To summarize, Store Managers are at the heart of Skechers retail! Job Purpose Skechers' Store Managers make an incredible impact everyday - on our customers, our teams and our company. They lead, merchandise, sell, process shipments, inspire, problem-solve and more. To summarize, Store Managers are at the heart of Skechers retail! Main Responsibilities Champion the brand. Inspire and lead an amazing customer experience through product and visual marketing excellence as well as outstanding customer service. Act as a people focused leader, coaching and mentoring the store team. Develop store employees' skills to drive sales to the fullest potential by expanding their product knowledge, setting customer service expectations, and demonstrating visual presentation standards. Help to onboard new hires to the team. Manage store scheduling needs, ensuring proper coverage for peak times. Act as a product expert and serve as a brand ambassador for all things Skechers. Assist in recruiting, training, and retaining our Skechers store employees. Model strong operational processes and routines to drive profitability and results. Act as the expert on all store systems and processes including opening and closing of the POS. Take part in opening and closing the store, ensure all security routines and measures are in place. Skills, Qualifications and Experience Ability and desire to foster a respectful, safe, and fun environment for Skechers store employees. Comfortable assessing talent and developing employee skill sets. Strong communication skills, regularly sets clears expectations for their team. Creates excitement and shows passion for Skechers products and the brand. Acts with a sense of confidentiality and urgency. Flexible and motivated to provide excellent customer service. Retail, restaurant, or hospitality leadership experience is preferred but not required. About Skechers Skechers (NYSE: SKX), a global, Fortune 500 brand develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Developing comfort technologies is the foundation of all we do - delivering stylish, innovative, and quality products. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 4,700 company-and third-party-owned retail locations. Headquartered in Southern California, with offices and distribution centers around the globe, Skechers has spent 30 years helping people of all ages look and feel good.