Buyer (Books) – Job Description
Company Description
Our client is one of the world’s fastest growing and most dynamic internet incubators . With e-commerce start-ups successfully launched in 20 countries around the globe, and growing; we represent a truly unique platform for individuals looking to nurture their entrepreneurial spirit. The Company is now investing in the Middle East and has launched an e-commerce portal for lifestyle products catering to the whole region and another portal providing a one stop shop for a wide range of luxury and every day goods.
Why Work At Rocket Internet?
• Chance to work with some of the most famous international internet teams, that have formed companies such as Alando (eBay.de), MyCityDeal (now part of Groupon), Zalando, Wimdu, e-darling, and billpay, and have invested in companies such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Groupon.
• A dynamic and super motivated team with flat hierarchies
• Lots of responsibility and opportunity for career growth
• Highly international, fast-paced environment
Job Description
• Target publishers and select Books based on style knowledge and understanding of our target customer in Egypt.
• Make selections from identified Books, developing the assortment within your category and working to a defined budget.
• Accumulate trend information through attending Buying Fairs and generally maintaining market awareness in keeping with our target customer.
• Work closely with the Merchandising team to interrogate sales and inventory data to inform and monitor buying decisions.
• Identify strong and weak selling items and making adjustments to your selection strategy accordingly.
• Meeting and managing publishers/suppliers with a view to building robust and preferential relationships and securing timely delivery of orders.
Desired Skills & Experience
• 3-7 years of experience as a buyer for a bookstore of adequate popularity
• Experience working in Egypt in bookstores dealing with Local/International books
• Experience buying from different publishers for the Egyptian market
• Very strong network of contacts with local/international publishers and book suppliers
• Good communication in English
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