Associate Buyer EMEA - A&F Women
On-siteLondon, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Lead merchandise buys and distortions for two EMEA departments, driving product strategy across all channels while preserving brand identity. Create the high-level architecture for an EMEA-exclusive product assortment and execute item-level plans in partnership with Home Office teams. Leverage regional selling analysis and historical knowledge to influence promotions, pricing, and product development. Execute seasonal processes including line reviews, weekly business updates, and monthly Chase/Buy/Cut meetings to fine-tune assortments. Coordinate with Visual Merchandising teams and participate in central assortment reviews to ensure consistent brand execution.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or undergraduate University degree equivalent
- Experience in Merchandising or Buying experience, preferably in apparel
- Proven leadership experience and ability to thrive in team-based settings
- Passion for the buying role, fashion retail, customer research, and the Hollister brand
- Desire to take ownership for a portion of a multi-billion-dollar business
- An acute eye for product and trend
- A deep understanding of sales analysis and financial metrics that relate to your business
- Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate confidently to leadership
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed by the department
- A high comfort-level with analytical sales tools and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- A collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners to achieve the vision of the brand
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