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International Lighting Buyer

Creata il 06-08-2018
Location London, UK

Descrizione

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 a buyer for our international buying team, you will be helping to create an outstanding collection of unique and exclusive products for our key US market, alongside the UK and the rest of the world in the future.
We are seeking a talented and motivated experienced buyer to help expand our portfolio and build our product selection across all main home categories, but in particular on Lighting. Based in London, this role would suit someone who has several years of experience working in a retail buying role, with a focus on Lighting products. Candidates should have an outgoing personality and a real passion for products and interiors.
What you'll be doing
  • Working with the design team to create the overall brand stories across our breadth of core styles.
  • Develop products for our key US market, alongside the UK and the rest of the world in the future.
  • Product Development across a range of Lighting sub-categories.
  • Creating visual briefs for our design team and suppliers to clearly communicate the product concept and specifications.
  • Liaising with suppliers on product details and technical specifications to ensure we launch the best product at the right price.
  • Liaising with our Compliance team to ensure we develop products that are fit for purpose for their intended market.
  • Creating the best product information to communicate your products both internally to key stakeholders including copywriters and externally with our supply base.
  • Working with our global supply base from EU, Asia and USA including travelling to the factories if required to meet the needs of the business.
  • Working with our Compliance/QA team to action product feedback and specification revisions as needed to best improve our products.
  • What you'll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience
  • Experience in Lighting product development
  • Self-starter who has the ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities at one time to achieve our goals
  • Excellent visual, verbal and written communication, as well as strong presentation skills
  • Technically proficient in Excel, Google Docs, Gmail, PowerPoint, etc.
  • A personable and energetic communicator, eager to build relationships with our suppliers and internal teams
  • Accurate and thorough; doesn’t miss the details and doesn't drop the ball with suppliers
  • Passionate about brands and products and good knowledge about home design in the US and the EU
  • Verifiable track record of success working as part of a team and leading and coaching others
  • Experience with visual merchandising/product curation skills a plus
  • Experience in product design and development for a high street or online retailer a big plus
  • Start-up or E-commerce experience is a big plus
  • What we offer
  • Work alongside some of the smartest, friendliest group of individuals you've ever met!
  • Be part of a rapidly expanding team on a mission to grow Houzz internationally. We have an entrepreneurial culture, a warm work environment, and a close-knit family that loves to celebrate birthdays and team accomplishments.
  • Our beautiful office is located in central London - in a hip, modern, comfortable environment designed to reflect our culture walking distance from King’s Cross and Angel.
  • Top notch technology.
  • Stocked kitchen to keep you fueled.
  • Travel card subsidy for permanent members of staff.
  • Flexible benefits package
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