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FASHION BUYER
Elaine Orozco
A Buyer is…and
A Buyer does…The Buyer
Is the person who holds ultimate responsibility for selecting and purchasing merchandise from vendors and markets
They choose the look of the store according to the customer style and satisfaction
They oversea the running of stores merchandise and the displays to ensure profitable sales
The Duties Merchandise Selection Merchandise Pricing Product Development Extensive Travel Advertising, Promoting, Visual
Displays, Publicity Communication with
Merchandise Departments, Managers and Store Departments
Department Management Prioritizing Daily Task
Education What it Takes
Certificates - Certified Purchasing Manager (CMP) - Certified Purchasing Professional (CPE).
Associate Degrees- Apparel Production- Business Management - Fashion Merchandising - Fashion Retailing
Bachelors Degrees
- Apparel Merchandising & Management - Business Administration - English
Interpersonal- Team Builder
-Trainer- Good Communicator(Written and Verbal)
-Articulate
Merchandising- Product Knowledge
- Math Skills - Analytical Excellence
- Computer Skills- Understanding Store’s Customers
-Knowledge of the Market- Forecasting Ability
- Objectivity
Personal -Ethics and Loyalty
-Assertiveness- Able to Prioritize
- Energy and Enthusiasm - Be self motivated, an achiever, self-confident, realistic
-Decision Making Skills-Works well under Pressure - Great Personal Appearance
Qua
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Assistant Buyer
Buyer Divisonal MM General MM0
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EntryExperienceExpert
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There is plenty of opportunity within perspective to the Buying Industry
- Assistant Buyer- Buyer- Divisional Merchandising Manager- General Merchandising Manager
There is an expected annual average growth of 5-7% allowing approximately 6,000 jobs to be available
Los Angeles, CA
New York, New York
Locations
London, England
Paris, France
Tokyo, Japan
Travel ! Travel ! Travel!