Accessories Buyer

6 months ago


Burleigh Heads, Australia Princess Polly Full time

Princess Polly is the global fashion brand at the forefront of trend-driven, lower impact and accessible apparel. Established as an online force in the Australian retail scene in 2010, Princess Polly quickly became the clothing brand found in every influencer haul, viral TikTok, Instagram OOTD and celeb street looks. Now, one of the fastest-growing online women's fashion brands in the USA, Princess Polly has been delivering the best online shopping experience to customers worldwide for over 10 years.

As a part of A.K.A Brands; we are a global player with offices located in Los Angeles and Australia’s Gold Coast. With big plans ahead, we're always on the hunt for new talent to join our global team.

We are growing our team based at our Burleigh Heads office and are looking for talented individuals to join the Princess Polly team. Think you can help us in our journey of becoming the best online shopping destination like...ever? If you're a motivated team player that's obsessed with all-things fashion and pop culture, we'd love to hear from you.

Princess Polly is seeking an established Accessories Buyer to bring their buying expertise to our growing accessories department. In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing and developing trend-driven, commercial and regionally appropriate accessories to expand our product offerings. As the Accessories Buyer at Princess Polly, you will be the key player in driving the growth and success of our accessories department. With your expert buying skills and passion for fashion, you will be responsible for sourcing and developing the latest, on-trend accessories to meet the needs of our customers.

To achieve this, you must have a strong understanding of the Princess Polly customer and be able to identify and act on relevant trends. You will stay up-to-date on current trends by monitoring social media, influencers, competitors, aspirational brands, and runways, ensuring that our product offerings are always fresh and exciting.

In addition to sourcing new accessories, you will also be responsible for building monthly product ranges that are balanced across categories, customer, trend, colour, and style. You will also be expected to increase department sales margins and minimum margins for new styles, analyse daily sales information, and monitor stock deliverables to ensure that everything runs smoothly.

The Accessories Buyer will work closely with suppliers to build strong relationships and bring the best products to our customers. You will also be responsible for mentoring and providing guidance to a junior buyer, helping them grow and develop under your leadership.

**What Success looks like**:

- Source and develop regionally appropriate accessories in line with company targets
- Stay ahead of current trends by continually monitoring social media, influencers, competitors, and runways
- Build monthly product ranges that are balanced across categories, customer, trend, colour, and style
- Increase department sales margins and minimum margins for new styles
- Analyze daily sales information and monitor stock deliverables
- Build strong vendor and team relationships

**Skills and Experience**:

- 3+ years of buying experience, including leadership experience in a forward fashion
- A keen interest in accessories buying, or this category range
- A creative eye with a passion for fashion and trends
- Strong data analysis and communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously and have a great eye for product
- Familiarity with the Princess Polly brand and customer

Join our collaborative and highly passionate team at Princess Polly and take your buying career to the next level.

We recognise that asking you to give 100% of yourself on a daily basis requires us to offer an amazing opportunity.

Competitive salary package.

Exceptional employee discount program.

A stunning newly renovated office in beautiful Burleigh Heads;

Work as part of a team of dedicated individuals focused on doing their best each day.

Flexible working arrangements.

Staff social activities.

Monthly birthday celebrations.

Aside from the amazing tangible benefits and perks, Princess Polly offers you the chance to make a daily impact on a global business.

Princess Polly is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) We're committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from all walks of life. Come join us, different makes us better.

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