Senior Buyer – Womens Wear – Harvey Nichols

Alshaya

Kuwait

Ref: GP435-2155

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Harvey Nichols was founded in 1813 and is today the UK's premium fashion retailer, renowned both in the UK and internationally for the breadth and depth of its exclusive fashion appeal. It offers many of the world's most prestigious brands in womenswear, menswear, accessories, beauty and home.
Harvey Nichols currently has stores in London, Leeds, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Manchester and Bristol in the UK, Dublin in the Republic of Ireland and internationally Riyadh, Hong Kong, Dubai, Istanbul and Ankara.You will lead and support brand positioning and build and follow brand budget. You will work in a multifunctional team to drive sales and marketing strategies across Kuwait market.
You will ensure that the brand mix is tailored to the needs of the Kuwait high end market ensuring that there is the right pricing and brand positioning in place. This is an outstanding opportunity to work overseas and join the phenomenal success story that is Alshaya.

To manage the category effectively to meet growth objectives, whilst at the same time ensuring the highest quality of offers to maximize sales & profit as set out in the Business Plan. Ensure the products managed effectively in line with growth objectives and the mission of the store.

* Identify & implement new product offers that will increase competitiveness & differentiation
* Be the key source of product knowledge & information and capable to conduct training sessions for sale staff.
* Identify key suppliers & develop a mutually beneficial business relationship with each
* Maximize delivery of sales & profit in line with growth strategy for the category, including the agreed penetration of brand products & maximizing supplier funding
* Actively seek & communicate Local Market Intelligence, Country learning's & Insights
* Manage all sales plan information in line with the sales plan timetable
* Manage Inventory management(new/exclusive/replacement/discontinued/promotional/seasonal lines)
* Work in partnership with the Supply Chain team to deliver the best Supply Chain processes & services
* Review & implement retail prices that are competitive within the agreed policy.
* Have a constant interaction with customers and the market in general.

Requirements

* Exceptional interpersonal and analytical skills
* Excellent Negotiation skill and emphatic approach to luxury environment.
* Buying expertise in all genders and possibly high end products 
* 5 years retail luxury experience including 3 years in a buying role.
* Middle East experience is not essential but preferable.
* International profile who has worked for luxury brands and/or large size retailers.
* High product sensibility and talent to pick up new fashion trends.
* Ready to travel frequently for overseas buying.

About the Company

As a leading international franchise operator, with nearly 90 of the world’s most recognised brands in its portfolio, Alshaya Group brings great shopping, dining, leisure and hospitality experiences to millions of customers across the Middle East & North Africa, Russia, Turkey, Europe and beyond.

Alshaya Group is a dynamic multinational business and family owned enterprise with a consistent record of growth and innovation. For 35 years, Alshaya has been a pioneering force in brand franchising, using its exceptional knowledge and experience to expand at pace.

Our portfolio of well-loved international brands includes Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang’s, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C, Victoria’s Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn, KidZania and, coming soon, Hampton by Hilton.

From one retail franchise store opened in Kuwait in 1983, Alshaya Group has consistently grown and diversified and today offers customers an unparalleled choice of brands across multiple sectors; Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings, Leisure & Entertainment, and Hotels. A diverse, skilled team of 53,000 people from 120 nationalities support more than 4,000 stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, a growing online business and a commitment to delivering great customer experiences.

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