Buyer - Mimco (Jewellery & Accessories)

We seek only the best candidates who are passionate brand ambassadors and determined to contribute to our team's performance. We are always on the look‑out for dedicated, fashion forward and like-minded individuals

Apply now Job no: 999223
Work type: Full-Time
Location: Melbourne - CBD & Inner
Categories: Buying

This role is responsible for operational execution of the buying strategy for Mimco. These role ensure that product assortments meet the financial, customer, and brand objectives through close collaboration with the Head of Buying, design, planning and production teams.

Key Accountabilities

- Serve as the voice and advocate for the customer, conducting research into market trends and competitors to understand the customer and inform buying decisions

- Build a compelling and differentiated assortment that resonates with target customers in terms of quality, style, price point and perceived value

- Display entrepreneurial approach to the business and proactively seeking and suggesting opportunities to improve the product range to drive financial performance and maximum sales

- Deliver Product Assortments that can drive overall Category/ Channel goals – driving the commerciality of the Product Ranges to ensure they deliver sales/Brand metrics. Ensure Category Product Assortments/Ranges meet all Margin KPI’s Facilitate innovation in Category Product mixes through Range assortments to maximise Category sales

- Conduct Seasonal Reviews and analyse product performance. Make recommendations from Monthly/ Quarterly SWOTS including reviewing Best and Worst sellers, style and colour analysis

- Responsible for trading, adjusting plans to drive sales and manage in‑season performance, ensuring supplier relationships are optimised and cost negotiations meet margin targets

- Responsible for revenue, inventory, and profit of categories within a brand through trend identification, buying/assortment plans, and category management.

Key Capabilities

- 3+ years of experience in buying with a proven track record of delivering successful buying strategies in a fast‑paced retail or omnichannel environment

- Strategic thinking with the ability to develop and execute buying strategies that align with business goals and market trends

- Strong understanding of financial metrics, including revenue, margin, and inventory management, to drive profitable buying decisions

- Strong understanding of customer preferences, leveraging data‑driven insights to create product assortments that resonate with target audiences

- Proven expertise in costing, margin analysis, and trading to set profitable annual and seasonal assortments.

Why work for CRG?

- Generous employee discounts across our House of Brands

- Seasonal clothing allowance

- An additional day of leave for your birthday

- An Industry leading Parental Leave Program

- Flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance

- Annual learning calendar to support the ongoing development of our team

- Support community partnerships across our Corporate Social Responsibility Program

- We are committed to operating ethically, sustainably, and responsibly.

About Mimco

Part of the Country Road Group, Mimco creates contemporary designs that empower individual style and self‑expression. Born in 1996 with a passion for creativity, we take pride in our rich Australian heritage. For over 25 years, we’ve been sketching and designing right here in Melbourne. From handbags to jewellery, there’s detail behind every stroke; precision behind every stitch; and craftsmanship behind every motif.

Advertised: 13 Nov 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 19 Nov 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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