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| *Ostroff, Fair and Company>>>Marketing & Sales |
What's the best way to go about becoming a Fashion Buyer? |
I mean I've done alot of research and will soon be attending the academy of design and technology majoring in fashion merchandising and i recently got hired at my frist real retail job Dillard's as a Sales Associate. What more does it take? Here's some great info I found out about Fashion Buyers. -------------------------- Job Description: Fashion buyers use their sense of style, knowledge of fashion trends, and understanding of their target customers' desires to create an attractive selection of apparel for retail stores. Buyers often make their purchases up to 1 or 2 years in advance due to the length of time it takes for a designer or manufacturer to fill all orders, so it is important for them to be able to understand past, present, and future fashion trends. Buyers must also be good at budgeting and planning inventory so that a good selection of clothing is always available for customers. Fashion buyers typically work for department stores, wholesale clothing distributors, or smaller retail establishments. They are responsible for selecting and purchasing apparel and accessories from designers, manufacturers, or wholesalers for retail sale. Apparel buyers for larger department stores usually specialize in a specific line of clothes or accessories (e.g., men's suits or women's denim). Salary Range: Earnings potential to $100K Qualifications: Education 鈥?A college degree in Fashion Merchandising or a related field is required. Coursework in Business and Fashion Design is very helpful to enter the fashion buying career. Experience 鈥?Retail sales experience is very helpful, as understanding the buying behavior of customers is key to being a successful apparel buyer. Personal Characteristics/Skills 鈥?Fashion-lover with knowledge of fashion history and trends; good analytical skills; excellent budgeting and planning skills; inventory management skills; good negotiation abilities; flexible work attitude; ability to deal well with deadlines and stress. Career Path: Assistant Fashion Buyer > Fashion Buyer > Fashion Buyer > Divisional Merchandise Manager Source(s): 10 years in sales. |
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