Buyer - Wonder Room, Accessories (Full-time)

Job Introduction

As a Buyer, you will be responsible for a specific buying area for the business: Wonder Room. You will negotiate the best terms for Selfridges, manage existing brands, and work with marketing to drive sales and maximise profitability of the Wonder Room.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Wonder Room and manage its performance through regular meetings with concession partners and performance analysis, making recommendations to the Director of Buying.
• Negotiate favorable terms with suppliers, including margins, minimum guarantees, marketing budgets, and exclusivity.
• Collaborate with internal teams such as Digital, Marketing, Retail Operations, Personal Shopping, Legal, Property, and Security to ensure effective brand onboarding and project execution.
• Establish meaningful partnerships with concession businesses through regular meetings.
• Identify and exploit new opportunities across regional stores with concession partners.
• Manage existing brands by analyzing performance, taking necessary actions, and deciding to retain or discontinue brands.
• Support the Buying Director on key pop-up activations and brand launches.

About You

• Well-versed in product and market knowledge, with a strong understanding of the industry.
• Excellent relationship builder, capable of collaborating effectively with internal stakeholders and brand partners.
• Strategic and operational thinker with strong analytical skills, experienced in developing and executing profitable long-term strategies.
• Influential communicator who leverages data and market trends to identify commercial opportunities.
• Exceptional communicator with the ability to build lasting professional relationships internally and externally.
• Customer-focused with excellent taste and instinct, eager to push boundaries and introduce new products.
• Numerate and highly commercial, proficient in Excel.
• Flexible team player supporting projects and cross-functional meetings.
• Embodies our values as a trusted and respected colleague.