ABOUT US
This is Cotton On Body. We’re an Aussie-owned lifestyle brand that empowers everyone to feel good, and live the life they want. We do things our way. Laid-back and always to the fullest. There’s nothing that excites us more than making a positive difference in people's lives. At the heart of everything we do, we stand for gender equality and empowerment. In our mission to empower we want to strengthen our community and by doing so, also improve the world we live in.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Cotton On Body team as an Assistant Buyer focusing on our Activewear Tops & Bottoms category. You will work alongside your category buyer to deliver big ideas and key lifestyle products that align with our brand and DNA. You will partner with your category buyer to ensure sales and trend opportunities are identified and deliver on production decision making solutions that offer growth to the category. We are looking someone who has excellent communications skills that will enable you represent your Buyers message and strategy; to help deliver on amazing products. If you are looking to gain relevant skill and knowledge through ‘on the job’ training while on your way to becoming a Buyer, then this could be next step for you.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
• Degree/qualification in relevant field i.e. 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 to internal and external stakeholders with confidence
• Strong organisation, planning and time management skills
OUR CULTURE
Just like our customers, we are fun, passionate, real, effortless and optimistic! Part of the Cotton On Group family, we are inspired by empowering women all over the world and are committed to making this a reality through our philanthropic arm, the Cotton On Foundation.
BENEFITS
We are committed to personal and professional development, which is supported by an ever growing and expanding structure. We believe our people deserve the best space to their best work and to support this we provide: