ekaya - Retail Buyer & Merchandiser

Salary offered: 6 - 10 LPA

Typical responsibilities include :

- Identifying and meeting suitable suppliers/manufacturers

- Managing stock levels at all retail locations

- Negotiating prices, quantities and delivery time-scales

- Pitching ideas

- Producing reports and forecasts

- Financial administration

- Liaising with other employees about sales performances

- Reviewing what is and isn't working

Key skills for a retail buyer :

- Textile background

- Commercial awareness

- Confidence

- Ability to make decisions

- Ability to cope with pressure

- Maths skills

- IT skills

- Good team working skills

- Interpersonal skills, particularly in negotiating

- Effective organisational skills