Experience

Brown Thomas Arnotts

• Ireland
• Retail
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Buyer

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  Contemporary, Denim & Active Buyer for BTA Contemporary, Denim & Active Buyer for BTA



Arnotts

• Ireland
• Retail
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Buyer

  • Apr 2019 - Present

• Assistant Buyer

  • Aug 2015 - Present

  Developing a strategic vision & plan for the department that meets with the overall company strategyPlanning & delivering on sales budget per seasonSupplier relationship management & negotiation on termsResearching trends, colours, new brands & categories that appeal to the target customerProduct selection for instore & onlineSupport all business functions & events E.G VM, marketing, operations & web to best represent the product

• Buying and Merchandising Assistant

  • Jan 2013 - Jul 2015

  Daily sales analysis on trade & reporting on targetsResponsible for managing stock & sell thru i.e.; reaching budgeted targets in margin & sales, managing orders, deliveries, promotions, cancelations, replenishments & forward planningAssisting the Buyer with analysis & section & building relationships with suppliersActive role & responsibilities in the creation of the seasonal trend presentation, Arnott’s Magazine, Marketing E-Zines, Web promotions & Press Activities including Press Day Show less



Healy Group

• Ireland
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales and Marketing Executive

  • Jul 2009 - Jul 2010

  Research international markets and evaluate a variety of product and sector strategies for market entry Responsible for sales to over 30 customer accounts as well as new business development for the food ingredients sector. Managing trips to International tradeshows throughout Europe to meet potential customers and suppliers Research international markets and evaluate a variety of product and sector strategies for market entry Responsible for sales to over 30 customer accounts as well as new business development for the food ingredients sector. Managing trips to International tradeshows throughout Europe to meet potential customers and suppliers



Camida Industrial

• Ireland

• Market Research Intern

  • Nov 2008 - Jul 2009

  Research international markets and evaluate a variety of product and sector strategies for market entry Responsible for sales to over 30 customer accounts as well as new business development for the food ingredients sector. Managing trips to International tradeshows throughout Europe to meet potential customers and suppliers Research international markets and evaluate a variety of product and sector strategies for market entry Responsible for sales to over 30 customer accounts as well as new business development for the food ingredients sector. Managing trips to International tradeshows throughout Europe to meet potential customers and suppliers



National Lampoon

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing, Publicity & Project Development Intern

  • Jan 2008 - Jun 2008