Avoca Retail Buyer - Maternity Leave Cover Location - Head Office, Kilmacanogue Avoca operates in 13 locations across the country.
After all this time, the ethos of Avoca remains the same.
We cherish our time-honoured traditions, which have been lovingly passed down through several generations.
Our skills might be steeped in a long and rich tradition, but our attitude is to look to the future.
We are now heralded as one of Ireland's most exciting retail stores, with a host of award- winning cafes, restaurants and food markets crammed with artisanal ingredients from near and far.
About the role Avoca are looking for a Retail Buyer to join our dynamic buying team!
As Retail Buyer, you will be responsible for managing your departments product strategy, competitiveness, and margin targets.
Duties and Responsibilities Manage supplier relationships Make suggestions for new product offerings based on consumer research Range build your department to deliver sales and profit plans and in turn lead to a consistently high customer experience specific to each stores requirement Analysis of departmental performance and effective reactions to the information gathered, maximising commercial opportunities.
Keep up to date with both on-line and bricks and mortar competitor activity, reviewing product strategy in line with competitor activity/initiatives.
Examine promotion details and resolve any pricing discrepancies Provide all the needed information on products, their prices and promotion End to end responsibility of products from concept to consumer including sample management Be first to market attending buying appointments and trade shows to source new brands Prepare and present department performance Monitor product sales & be reactive in season to best & worst performers Requirements and Qualifications Previous experience as a Retail Buyer or similar position Customer-oriented approach Critical thinker and problem-solving skills Team player Agile thinker Good time-management skills Great interpersonal and communication skills Why work with us?
We're always on the lookout for likeminded folks to join our merry flock of men and women. So, apart from coming to work with your amazing teammates every day, we also offer the following benefits: Pension Scheme Professional Development Employee Assistance Programme Health & Wellness Programmes Employee Referral Bonus Family Friendly Policies Life Assurance Benefit Cycle To Work Scheme