Footwear and Accessories Buyer at Truworths

Job Description    

• 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