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Assistant & Associate Buyer - Italian speaker

Created on 29-09-2016
Location London

Description

Join Houzz and help revolutionise the home decor industry by providing an integrated shopping experience where customers can find inspiration for their homes and buy products all in one place. As part of the buying on the Houzz Shop team you will reach out to new vendors and develop strategic partnerships for the Houzz Shop (eCommerce). 
We are seeking a talented and motivated entry level assistant buyer to help expand our vendor portfolio and build out product selection across all main home decor categories. Based in London, this role would suit someone who has experience working in sales or buying, who likes to establish relationships with external vendors, is target orientated and would enjoy working with our buying team to prioritise brands and products to bring on board.
We currently need candidates with native level fluency in Italian
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
  • Prospect and reach out to leading home product brands and sellers and present the Houzz platform, community and Marketplace opportunity
  • Cultivate strong relationships with vendors to maximize sales and ensure a superior experience for Houzz shoppers
  • Ability to negotiate pricing and other partnership terms
  • Assist in on boarding and upload of seller's products 
  • Secure vendor agreements
  • Build and foster relationships with vendors 
  • Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years of buying or sales experience
  • Impeccable verbal and written communication, as well as strong presentation skills
  • Experience prospecting vendor relationships or in sales roles
  • A personable and energetic communicator, eager to build relationships with new business partners
  • Passionate about brands and products - knowledge about home design is a plus
  • Self-starter who has the ability to manage multiple responsibilities at one time and achieve target goals
  • Accurate and thorough; doesn’t miss the details and doesn't drop the ball with vendors
  • Verifiable track record of success working as part of a team and individually
  • Technically proficient in Excel, Google Docs, Gmail, PowerPoint, etc.
  • Fluency in Italian in addition to proficiency in business level English. Multiple language skills a plus.
  • Start-up experience a plus
  • Benefit

    TGIF lunches

    TGIF lunches

    Cake and birthday celebrations every Fridays!

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    Possibility to earn high commissions

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    Access to our flexible benefits program including childcare vouchers, Cycle to Work (bicycle parking and showers available onsite), dental insurance, health screenings and an annual season ticket subsidy and loan program.

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    Gym membership discounts (London)

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