Fashion Category Manager

2 days ago

Geelong, Victoria, Australia beBeeDevelopment Full time $60,000 - $95,000
Job Description">

Cotton On is a global fashion brand taking the Aussie lifestyle to the world. We have a laid-back and dynamic culture, always lived to the fullest. Our team looks out for our colleagues, wherever we are.

We deliver trends in womenswear, menswear, kids, and accessories. Our aim is to make a positive difference in people's lives by empowering them to express their individual style and make their mark on the world.

Role Overview

The Assistant Buyer will focus on our Graphics category. You will work with your category buyer to deliver big ideas and key lifestyle products that align with our brand DNA. Your role will involve identifying sales and trend opportunities and making production decisions to drive growth in the category.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work alongside your category buyer to deliver key lifestyle products that meet our brand standards
  • Identify sales and trend opportunities and make recommendations to drive growth in the category
  • Partner with your category buyer to ensure effective communication with internal and external stakeholders
Required Skills and Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • A degree or qualification in a relevant field (e.g., buying)
  • Previous experience in a similar Assistant Buyer role is ideal
  • Hands-on product development experience with the ability to manage OTB with a Planner
  • Proficient capabilities in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Illustrator
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate confidently with internal and external stakeholders
  • Strong organisational, planning, and time management skills
Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support your personal and professional development:

  • 50% team member discount for all 7 brands
  • A world-class office with a state-of-the-art Wellness Centre featuring spa therapists, holistic health experts, and free fitness classes
  • A brand-new childcare centre onsite with incredible facilities, indoor and outdoor play areas, subsidised costs, and your kids right next door
  • The Beckley, our in-house café with chef-prepared healthy meals, coffee, and snacks
  • Flexible working arrangements to help you find the right rhythm to be at your best
  • Competitive salary packaging to ensure we're constantly benchmarking to industry
  • On-site concierge services to help you get your life sorted with dry cleaning, car wash, and more
  • An Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
Company Culture

At Cotton On, we believe in building a culture centred in belonging. We're committed to creating workplaces where each individual can show up as their whole self and have an equal opportunity to succeed.

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