About Portmans

Operated by the Just Group, Portmans is one of Australia's most iconic fashion retail brands for young women with over 90 stores we pride ourselves in creating on trend looks exclusively for all women. The Just group operates seven brands: Portmans, Just Jeans, Jacqui E, Jay Jays, Peter Alexander, Dotti and Smiggle.

About the Role

Reporting to our group General manager you will be responsible for understanding the brands target market, developing commercial on trend ranges that will enable the department to achieve sales targets and intake margins.

Your passion, drive and experience will play an integral part in this role to drive the success of the department across both Australia and New Zealand. Based in our Support Office on St Kilda Road, Melbourne, you will have a minimum of 3 years previous Buying/Product development experience and a hands on approach to hit the ground running.

Responsibilities

Strategic Decision-Making: Buyers make critical decisions that impact inventory and sales, allowing you to influence the company’s success Collaboration: You'll work closely with QA, marketing, and planning, fostering teamwork and cross-functional collaboration Trends: Research trends, product innovation & continually review competitors to stay at the forefront of the market Financials: Achieve budgeted sales and margin through continuous review of performance, market opportunities, product trends and supplier negotiations Quality: Confidently execute the fit process against critical timelines with high quality expectations. Demonstrate an understanding of product construction, fabric/materials and their performance in styling, durability and care Customer Focus: You play a key role in understanding customer preferences, ensuring the right products reach the market Dynamic Environment: The fast-paced nature of the fashion industry keeps the role exciting and challenging

Skills & Experience

Negotiation Skills: The role involves negotiating with suppliers and vendors to achieve quality products in line with margin targets Diverse Product Knowledge: Knowledge of materials, and market demands, with proven buying and product development experience Product Development: Proven buying and product development experience Production: Demonstrate experience in managing the critical path from end to end with a strong knowledge of production timelines Results driven: Minimum 3-year experience in a Product developer/Buyer role with proven record in delivering results Relationships: Ability to build key stake holder relationships across the business Financials: Confident understanding of departmental financials and budgets Team: Proven team management and leadership skills

Perks

Generous discount to be used across all of our 7 brands, and access to our sample sales Central office location based on St Kilda Rd, with direct access to the picturesque Fawkner Park Work closely within a high-performing and supportive team in a collaborative and fun environment Engage in continuous learning and development programs to enhance your skills Experience working for an international company with 7 iconic Australian brands Coffee lover? Indulge in daily subsidized coffee and food options at our onsite café

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our established and highly successful team. If this sounds like the role for you - Apply now!