Footwear Buyer -Category

Les Benjamins Tekstil Tic. A.S

Les Benjamins is dedicated to elevating sneaker culture and offering unique, story-driven products to our community. We are looking for a like-minded individual to help us continue this mission and drive our brand forward. If you have a deep passion for sneakers and are looking for a role where you can make a significant impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Summary:

The Footwear Buyer at Les Benjamins is responsible for spearheading the buying processes across all retail and e-commerce operations, focusing particularly on our vital footwear department. As a beacon of sneaker culture, this role demands an individual with not only a profound understanding of sneakers' past, present, and future but also a high-energy, innovative approach to store activations, visual merchandising, and marketing collaborations. The ideal candidate embodies the spirit of sneaker culture and is committed to translating Les Benjamins’ unique vision into a tangible, influential footwear division.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the entire footwear buying process for both retail and e-commerce platforms, ensuring a perfect blend of commercial viability and brand alignment.
• Generate and present weekly sales and vendor-facing sell-through reports, analyzing performance to maintain alignment with key metrics and company goals.
• Lead the footwear buying department under the guidance of the Head of Category, optimizing purchases to meet both commercial objectives and brand standards.
• Ensure timely and accurate entry of purchase orders, resolving discrepancies swiftly to maintain operational excellence.
• Collaborate across departments to solve daily challenges and support overall business growth.
• Develop and maintain strong vendor and team relationships to facilitate smooth operations and innovative collaborations.
• Craft and distribute trend reports, identify new brand and product opportunities, and remain at the forefront of sneaker culture to enhance our product offerings.
• Educate and support customer service and retail staff, providing them with the knowledge needed to elevate customer interactions and brand loyalty.
• Coordinate with the Visual Merchandising and Marketing departments to ensure consistent and compelling in-store presentations and online content.
• Spearhead in-store activations and marketing campaigns to bolster our sneaker presence, collaborating closely with the marketing department on sneaker launches and promotions.
• Travel to stores nationwide and globally to ensure alignment with our sneaker footwear strategy and gather insights from local teams.
• Translate the vision of Bunyamin Aydin into actionable strategies and narratives within the footwear division, telling the unique stories behind each sneaker release and educating our community with innovative content.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Buying, Merchandising, or related field.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in the fashion and retail industry, with a strong emphasis on footwear.
• Exceptional knowledge and passion for sneaker culture and industry trends.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint/Keynote.
• Fluency in English and Turkish, both written and verbal.

• Deep and advanced knowledge of sneaker culture, history, and current trends.
• High energy and innovative thinking, capable of conceptualizing and executing in-store activations and marketing strategies.
• Strong analytical skills, combined with a storyteller’s touch and attention to detail.
• Comprehensive understanding of retail math and industry standards.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Superior communication abilities and a natural talent for building relationships.