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Subject: + NEW VACANCY + HEAD OF BUYING & PLANNING Multinational High Street Footwear/ Shoe Retailer UK Applicants TAX FREE Dubai tilly@firstresortrecruitment.com

Charlie First Resort posted a job: + NEW VACANCY + HEAD OF BUYING & PLANNING Multinational High Street Footwear/ Shoe Retailer UK Applicants TAX FREE Dubai tilly@firstresortrecruitment.com

"Our client is a strong brand name within chain store shoe, footwear and accessories retail. With rapid expansion plans for 2012 they are an exciting multinational company to be a part of with reach across the entire GCC region. We are looking for an experienced Head of Buying & Planning Manager to join their team in amazing, tax free Dubai. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • To manage fashion trends, market dynamics and competitor offerings to consistently evaluate departments product portfolio • To manage the teams and get the best results for the 5 P's-Product, Price, Place, Promotion and Packaging. • To manage the seasonal budget keeping in mind past performance, current trends and future events that may impact the business. • To ensure subgroups/ Brands are purchased as per the budget and to monitor and review subgroup/Brand performance (alongside the merchandise planner) to minimise lost opportunities • New business ideas and brand opportunities (Full Job Description available at interview stage) ESSENTIAL CRITERIA • Solid experience in a speciality or departmental store format with emphasis on private labels • Graduate in Fashion stream or Commerce welcome • 10 years + experience • Should have been in a similar role for at least 5 years • Fashion retail experience for at least 2 years required • Footwear experience very welcome – but not essential • Open to people currently based in the UK who are available to travel to London for an interview as below – 19th or 20th December KEY SKILLS • Knowledge of fashion trends • Knowledge of buying and merchandising principles • Abiltity to comprehend numerical data and strong negotiation skills • Strong communicator with an ability to express views clearly and effectively • Abilty to multi task and interact with a diverse muticultural environment • Team leadership and motivation skill set COMPENSATION & BENEFITS • Salary package will reflect experience levels and will depend on the candidate • Tax free salary INTERVIEW DETAILS • Interviews to be held in London with the CEO and GM of the brand • These will be either on 19th or 20th December in Marylebone To apply in confidence please send your CV in English to tilly@firstresortrecruitment.com FIRST RESORT GLOBAL RECRUITMENT Leaders in Executive Level Recruitment Worldwide http://www.firstresortrecruitment.com"

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