Luxury Buyer

Job description / Role

Charterhouse is working with a prominent group who handle a highly prestigious French luxury brand. Our client is looking to hire a Buyer to be based in Doha.

This role will be responsible for planning and selecting the range, type, quality and quantity of luxury items according to customer demand, trends, store and set prices and sell-through targets in agreement with management ensuring they are in line with the negotiated budget. You will also manage buying activities in conjunction with the brand purchase plans.

In addition, you will analyse market trends, consumer preferences, sell-through and seasonal demands in order to formulate a buying practice in line with consumer and store demands. You will be required to travel frequently to Europe as part of this position.

Requirements

The successful candidate should hold a university Degree coupled with a qualification in retail or retail management, purchase, sales or related discipline. It is essential you have a background and excellent knowledge within the luxury / fashion industry alongside experience with international agents.

About the Company

The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.

Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne and Sydney.