THE ICONIC
Retail
EntryCategoryBuyer-OwnBrand
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“Entry Category Buyer - Own Brand at THE ICONIC. Skills: Category management, Commercial acumen, Trend analysis. Lead weekly trade analysis. Identify sales opportunities”
What You'll Achieve.
Maximise profit; Drive sales growth; Achieve budgeted sales targets
Industry & Context.
Data-driven decision making
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Entry Category Buyer experience, Assistant Buyer experience, Junior Buyer experience
Nice to Have
Experience in womenswear categories
What You'll Do.
Lead weekly trade analysis
Identify sales opportunities
Identify market trends
Identify competitor insights
Develop commercial strategies
Optimise category performance
Deliver quarterly SWOT analysis
Build balanced ranges
Support replenishment strategies
Manage supplier relationships
Negotiate costs and terms
Drive supplier performance
Drive supplier quality
Drive supplier sustainability
Align product assortment
Maintain brand understanding
Maintain customer persona understanding
Maintain market landscape understanding
Develop direct reports
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Design teams; Planning teams; Finance teams; Operations teams; Marketing teams; Creative teams
Full Job Description
Since 2011, THE ICONIC has redefined the future of retail in Australia and New Zealand. As the #1 fashion e-commerce & lifestyle destination in the region, our e-commerce platforms provide an inspiring and seamless end-to-end customer experience through our own technology innovations. THE ICONIC Commercial team sits at the heart of fashion, product and customer insight —blending data, trends and commercial smarts to shape what our customers see, love and shop next. Our Category Buying team partners closely with Planning to curate exciting, customer-first ranges that drive sales, maximise profit and keep THE ICONIC ahead of the curve. From spotting what’s trending to building forward-thinking assortments, the team plays a key role in delivering a platform of choice for our customers. Working hand-in-hand with Finance, Operations and teams across GFG, Commercial helps bring our strategy to life — ensuring we make smart decisions, forecast accurately and deliver the future of fashion, every day. We are currently looking for an Entry Category Buyer for our Own Brand team. Do you have a strong eye for trends, a commercial mindset and a passion for driving category growth? We’re looking for a dynamic and motivated buyer to help elevate our Own Brand womenswear categories. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Assistant Buyer or Junior Buyer who is ready to take the next step in their career and make a meaningful impact. Key Responsibilities: Lead weekly trade analysis to identify sales opportunities, market trends and competitor insights, turning data into clear actions. Develop commercial strategies to optimise category performance, including NMV, profitability, stock cover and sales growth. Partner with cross-functional teams to align trade plans with seasonal priorities, long-term objectives and budgeted sales targets. Deliver quarterly SWOT analysis with actionable recommendations to support category growth. Build balanced and commercially relevant ranges
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