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ABOUT BRAND COLLECTIVE

Brand Collective is one of Australia's most prominent apparel, footwear & sport groups, operating our omnichannel offer across 300+ stores with over 3,000 team members, a comprehensive online business and an extensive wholesale network. Our portfolio ranges from iconic heritage to timeless contemporary, from street culture to considered craftsmanship, and from private label to international luxury fashion brands. We bring brands to life! 

ROLE IN A NUTSHELL

We are seeking an experienced Trading & Buying Manager to oversee and optimize the trading operations for Men’s Footwear across multiple brands in the Myer channel. The role involves managing product assortments, stock levels, marketing initiatives, and collaborating with internal and Myer teams to drive sales performance and operational efficiency.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Buying & Trading Management: Own the end-to-end trading strategy for Men’s Footwear at Myer, ensuring product assortments are aligned with brand goals and Myer’s requirements. Oversee stock productivity, manage replenishment, clearance, and repeat orders.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: Work closely with brand teams and Myer to coordinate buying, planning, marketing, and operations. Foster strong relationships with internal teams, Myer concession teams, and other stakeholders.
• Marketing & Visual Merchandising: Collaborate with teams to develop and execute marketing plans and oversee visual merchandising in-store and online to align with brand strategies.
• Operational Oversight & Reporting: Manage data integration, budgets, and reporting to optimize stock management and ensure promotional activities deliver results. Regularly review operational performance and drive improvements.
• Leadership & Team Management: Lead a small team, providing direction and coaching to ensure smooth execution of tasks and efficient communication across all parties.

ABOUT YOU

• Proven experience in a Buying or Merchandise role, managing multi-brand channels in retail or concessions.
• Strong expertise in product assortment planning, stock management, and trading strategies.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in budget management, data integration, and trade reporting.
• Meet stock turn targets, minimize markdowns, and avoid stockouts/overstocks.
• Hands-on with a strategic mindset, capable of managing competing priorities in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Proactive, adaptable, and skilled in both high-level strategy and detailed operational execution.

JUST SOME PERKS WE OFFER

• Pet-friendly workspace – Yes, your furry friend can join you at work!
• Epic discounts – Up to 50% off top brands like Reebok, Superdry, and Clarks!
• Exclusive LK Group perks – Treat yourself to savings at Daniel’s Donuts, Hommey, Snooze & more!
• VIP access to sample sales – Get first dibs on incredible deals
• Leave when it matters – Paid parental leave, volunteer leave & purchased leave options.
• Novated leasing – Drive your dream car with ease.
• Loyalty rewards – We celebrate your milestones with generous service awards!
• Well-being matters – Free access to Mental Health Professionals through our Employee Assistance Program.
• And more…Because work should come with awesome perks!

READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT?

This role offers an exciting opportunity to manage a key retail channel, drive performance, and work closely with multiple teams to deliver outstanding results. If you have a passion for retail and a strong track record in channel management, we'd love to hear from you!

ABOUT BRAND COLLECTIVE

Brand Collective is one of Australia's most prominent apparel, footwear & sport groups, operating our omnichannel offer across 300+ stores with over 3,000 team members, a comprehensive online business and an extensive wholesale network. Our portfolio ranges from iconic heritage to timeless contemporary, from street culture to considered craftsmanship, and from private label to international luxury fashion brands. We bring brands to life!  

At Brand Collective our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we! We value diversity and inclusion in all forms, thus hire based on capability and performance. If you feel like your skills align with the role and company culture, apply today to bring brands to life!

Please note: at this time, Brand Collective are not seeking recruitment agency support for this role, and will not be liable for any unsolicited candidate profiles or associated fees. We encourage applicants to apply directly to this posting if they would like to be considered for this opportunity. The advertising of this role may close earlier than the listed date, and we encourage applicants to apply early.