Buyer (Europe)

Job Title: Buyer EU - LOOKFANTASTIC

An exciting opportunity has become available here at Lookfantastic as we are looking for an experienced BUYER to join our growing team. The EU Buyer plays a key role in our success, responsible for the delivery of the P&L performance for their territory and driving the growth strategy across EU beauty.

The buyer is responsible for delivering continued sales, profit & margin growth across their brand range while building strength in relationships with brand partners & developing new brand partnerships for the Lookfantastic brand in Europe.

Key responsibilities will include:

• P&L responsibility and management across number of brands
• Responsible for building, managing and delivering the category and brand budgets, providing a clear and structured rationale for how each budget is to be achieved given the agreed upon joint-business plans and marketing exposure
• Liaising with trading & marketing teams to make sure all products, ranges and promotions are planned and presented correctly
• Stock management through pricing and promotion, utilising our replenishment model to drive availability across new partners
• Forms & nurtures strategic brand relationships building strength in relationships with key brand partners to leverage investment opportunities, terms discussions and their global networks
• Develop new key brand partnerships within Europe and in alignment with global/HQ direction
• Continuous monitoring and review of category performance to analyse sales patterns, advises teams and ensures appropriate action is taken to unforeseen sales reactions
• Completing regular competitor analysis to ensure our ranges and prices are in line with the current market
• Reviewing and evaluating the effectiveness of joint business plans, taking appropriate action where necessary
• Develop, implement and deliver brand plans including range reviews, promotions and pricing ensuring consistency with commercial strategy
• Securing funded promotional mechanics, driving profit and revenue growth across brand partners
  
  

Requirements:

• E-commerce experience within a fast paced, dynamic (global) organisation
• First experiences within Category and/or Buying Management, experiences within the beauty industry as an advantage
• Financial, analytical and conceptual thinking, data-driven & proven skills within MS office, ie. Excel
• Operational and strategic mind set whilst always being impact driven and goal oriented
• Proactive, positive attitude and team player, with the ability to work cross functionally with the broader teams
• Assertive, decisive, organized and initiative taker with the ability to think outside the box
• Strong communication & negotiation skills
  
  

Company Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Hybrid Working: 3 days in the office, 2 days WFH
• Company Pension Scheme – Matching up to 4%
• Access to On-Site Doctor, Physio and Gym
• Commitment to Continued Learning and Development Through our Bespoke L&D Offering
• Exclusive Discounts off THG Brands