At ARKET, we believe that culture is the key to our success. As a Jr Buyer you actively support the senior buyer in driving growth, profitability and product development based on design direction and sales for our target customer in all sales channels. You actively support a Sr Buyer with daily tasks such as communication with our production offices, assortment planning, sample handling, placement and monitoring of orders, quantification of orders and wholesale administration. You take an active role in doing sales analysis, taking actions and follow-up. You will also be responsible for organizing fitting sessions.   

WHAT YOU’LL DO  

• Contribute to the product range based on visual goals, sales performance, growth potential, and profitability. 
• Analyze sales and suggest actions based on insights. 
• Participate in fitting sessions and manage sample handling processes. 
• Maintain continuous contact with production offices regarding product development. 
• Help the team meet timelines and keep deadlines. 
• Place and follow up on orders. 
• Support planning of quantities and budgets together with the Business Controller. 
• Stay updated on trends, prices, and competitors, and share relevant findings. 

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH  

You will collaborate closely with the Senior Buyer, Production offices and Business Controllers. You will also interact with Wholesale and other cross-functional teams to ensure a seamless product development and buying process. At ARKET, we work across organizational boundaries, sharing knowledge and supporting each other to create unbeatable customer value. 

WHO YOU ARE 

We are looking for people with 

• Experience from retail and/or a buying position. 
• Good English communication skills. 
• Basic knowledge of materials and garment construction. 
• A strong business sense and customer focus. 
• Passion for fashion and trend analysis. 

And people who are 

• Target-driven and takes initiative to drive things forward. 
• Organized and structured, with the ability to prioritize and plan effectively. 
• Flexible and solution-oriented in a fast-paced environment. 
• Communicative and able to collaborate across teams. 
• Motivated to grow within the role. 
• Curious and open-minded, with a prestige-less attitude. 
• Focused on creating value and delivering results. 

Additional Information

This is a full time permanent position based at our Head Office in Södermalm Stockholm  

If you feel this opportunity is exciting feel free to apply by sending in your CV in English as soon as possible, but no later than the 5th of October. Due to data policies, we only accept applications through our career page. 

In this role you will have the flexibility to work both remotely and, from the office. While remote working is part of our offer, approx. 4 days per week office presence is required to foster strong collaborations and team work. 

WHO WE ARE  

ARKET is a modern-day market with a Nordic soul, offering a mix of fashion, homeware and a café while having quality, sustainability and transparency at the core of our business. ARKET’s mission is to democratise quality through widely accessible, well-made, durable products, designed to be used and loved for a long time. Learn more about ARKET here.   

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE 

We offer all our employees attractive benefits with broad development opportunities. All our employees receive a staff discount usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program – HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here. 

In addition to this, ARKET-based colleagues also receive: 

• 30 days holiday 
• A collective agreement which includes pension and life insurance 
• Wellness benefit 3000kr/year 
• Benify Benefits Portal 

JOIN US 

Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are. 

We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application.   

We look forward to hearing from you