Job Description
At Sweaty Betty, we’re more than just a global activewear and lifestyle brand for women.
We’re also a community that believes fitness is a flip-the-switch trigger for becoming the woman you want to be. Leggings and sports bras won’t change the world on their own. But with a grab-my-hand, let’s-go-for-it-now spirit, the women who wear them can.
If you want to join us on the next chapter of our adventure, you’re in the right place. This is an exciting opportunity for a Buyer to join us on our mission to empower women through fitness and beyond.
SB Values:
∙ We Really Care ∙ First, Best, Bravest ∙ Our Strength is in Each Other ∙ Stand Up, Speak Up, Shout Out
What You’ll Be Doing
- Develop and drive product assortments with Head of Buying that meet global, channel and regional customer needs that are aligned to the overall department & brand strategy
- Partner with Product Planning to shape the buy strategy considering business KPI’s, category mix, big bets, product opportunities, suppliers and margin
- Work collaboratively with the wider Product team (Planning, Design, PD, Garment Tech & RM) to deliver on seasonal product strategies ensuring consumers’ needs are met
- Identify business opportunities and market growth areas by conducting regular competitor analysis and inspiration shopping to provide a clear seasonal product brief into Design and Raw Materials
- Identify business opportunities and risks via in season trading in partnership with planning by analysing trade reactions, consumer and store insights and market place trends as well as suggesting actions to maximise full price sales and reduce terminal stock
- Define segmented product offer based on store profile whilst delivering strong story telling in partnership with wider buying team and visual merchandising team
- Close partnership with Wholesale & 3P distribution channels to drive brand right & commercial assortments
- Identify a pricing architecture that is representative of product features, brand positioning, competitive landscape and drives financial KPI’s
- Provide insights on product education and key insights to support cross functional teams knowledge of product and how to deliver this to the consumer
- Manage & develop a team ensuring you are setting them & the department up for success
- Manage the critical path process taking appropriate actions to avoid delays to a seasonal launch
Must Haves
- Buyer experience within a multichannel business (eCommerce, retail, wholesale)
- A passion for product with a commercial acumen & ability to story tell
- Strong strategic and analytical ability with a solutions based mindset
- Awareness of the wider market place and product trends
- Womenswear own brand buying experience
- Ability to collaborate with and influence key partners and peers
- Strong team management and departmental organisational skills
The Extras
- Generous clothing allowance
- 60% off all Sweaty Betty merchandise
- 10 days work from anywhere policy
- Company bonus scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health Cash Plan benefit with Medicash available to all Sweaty Betty UK Employees
- Enhanced Family Leave policy
- Discounts at the best Studio Classes
- SB Flexible Working: we currently work flexibly between the office and home
Our D&I Commitment
Our mission is to empower all women. This means doing more and working harder to make the long-lasting changes necessary to become an inclusive, diverse and actively anti-racist company. We care about our people, our community, our world. And we want to stand up for what we believe in.
We want to give our people a platform to use their voice. And actively listen and learn from what they have to say. This involves focusing on learning, development and progression across the business. Training our leaders, managers and teams about their rights under our equality, diversity and inclusion policy. And being clear on the responsibilities we hold to each other and our community. It also means being committed to equal employment opportunities. Ensuring we consider ALL applicants for jobs. And work harder to make our job advertising more inclusive.
Ultimately, we’re working to create a culture and team that represents our customers, our community and our mission of empowerment. We want to celebrate our diversity and the power it gives our team and our business.
We know we’re on a journey. And far from perfect. But we want to be a part of the solution to the problem. It might not be comfortable or straightforward. But if we weren’t up for doing the hard work and breaking the mould, we wouldn’t be Sweaty Betty. We are committed to working across our business and with our Internal Diversity & Inclusion Collective to be champions, allies and inclusive, always. Because when we say All, we mean it.
Location: Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, United Kingdom
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