Job Description

About Us

As a leader in luxury retail in the Middle East,

Al Tayer Insignia

brings together some of the world's most iconic brands across fashion, jewellery, home, beauty, and department stores. Our portfolio includes

Bloomingdale's, Harvey Nichols, Boucheron, Armani, Areej, Aveda

, and many more.


Complementing our luxury presence, we've expanded into lifestyle retail -- shaping the region's beauty, fashion, home, and hospitality sectors with leading international names.

About the Role

We're seeking a

passionate and strategic Beauty Buyer

to curate and drive a commercially strong, customer-focused beauty assortment.


In this role, you'll plan, forecast, and purchase across a prestigious portfolio of brands -- including

Dolce & Gabbana, Hermes, Coty, and other global leaders

-- ensuring the right product mix, pricing, and volumes to meet customer needs, elevate brand positioning, and deliver profitability.


This is a unique opportunity to influence the beauty offering across

both online and offline retail channels

in a trend-led, fast-paced environment while collaborating closely with international brand partners and cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

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Buying & Merchandising

Analyse

market trends, consumer insights, and sell-through

to inform buying strategies. Select the

range, type, quality, and quantity

of merchandise in line with customer demand, seasonal trends, and budgets. Partner with the

Division Merchandise Manager/GMM

to define pricing and sell-through targets. Build and maintain

profitable supplier relationships

, ensuring contract compliance. Collaborate with Planning to optimize stock levels and manage replenishment. Provide input into

marketing and promotional campaigns

, ensuring stock availability. Regularly track

sales performance

and recommend adjustments to buying strategies. Conduct

store visits

across markets to monitor brand performance and competitor activity.
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Brand & Training Support

Guide PR & Marketing teams on

product selections for campaigns

. Negotiate supplier-led

brand training programs

and deliver in-house trend/product knowledge sessions.


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People Leadership

Lead, coach, and motivate your team towards achieving shared goals. Provide mentorship and ensure continuous development for future leadership roles.

What We're Looking For

Proven experience as a

Buyer in Beauty

, ideally within a

multi-brand, prestige/luxury environment

.

5+ years of retail buying experience

with a successful track record of building commercially viable assortments. Strong commercial acumen with a passion for beauty trends and customer experience. * Excellent negotiation, relationship management, and leadership skills.