Truworths is a market-leading fashion apparel retailer in South Africa offering internationally inspired clothing and footwear for ladies, men, teenagers and kids across a diversified portfolio of its own exclusive brands.
Are you passionate and already seasoned in buying footwear and accessories? Well, now is your time to apply. Truworths is offering an opportunity for you to capitalise on your already strong skills and experience, which you have developed over the last six to eight years, either in retailing or manufacturing as a Footwear or Accessories Buyer.
Key Responsibilities
You will need to have exceptional technical merchandising skills and the proven ability to interpret trends, conceptualise product and work individual fashion aspects into an overall product strategy, culminating in practical delivery at retail level. Your energy, innovative approach and passion for product will ensure your competitive edge in this fast paced environment.
Qualifications and Experience
6 to 8 years of experience either in retailing or clothing manufacturing as a Buyer in Accessories or Footwear
A relevant tertiary qualification
Competencies
Exceptional technical merchandising skills
Proven ability to interpret trends and conceptualise product
The ability to work individual fashion aspects into an overall strategy culminating in practical delivery at retail level
Energy, innovative approach and passion for product
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