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We are seeking a strategic and commercially astute Senior Beauty Buyer to lead the development of Fenwick’s Beauty proposition, driving category growth, strengthening brand partnerships and delivering a differentiated customer experience across all channels.
We offer hybrid working between your home and our offices on Wigmore Street, Central London, offering a collaborative and innovative working space.
When you join Fenwick, you’ll receive:
- 33 days annual leave (inclusive of 8 bank holidays) and a buying holiday benefits scheme in which you are eligible to buy a further 5 days across the year.
- Your birthday off as an additional day annual leave – this can be taken any day within your birth month.
- Up to 25% discount in all Fenwick stores and fenwick.co.uk.
- WeCare -24/7 GP, wellbeing advice & support service.
- Hybrid Working (Typically every Thursday and Friday working from home).
About the Role
As Senior Beauty Buyer, you will take ownership of Fenwick’s Beauty category strategy across stores and digital channels, driving sales growth, profitability and market share through a customer-focused and commercially compelling product proposition. Working at the forefront of a rapidly evolving beauty market, you will shape category plans, identify growth opportunities and ensure the beauty offer remains relevant, innovative and aligned to the Fenwick brand.
The role is responsible for developing and managing a market-leading assortment, balancing established luxury brands with emerging beauty innovators. You will build strong strategic partnerships with key suppliers, lead commercial negotiations and use customer insight, trend analysis and performance data to inform buying decisions. Working closely with Merchandising, Retail, Marketing and Digital teams, you will ensure the beauty offer is effectively delivered across all customer touchpoints and supported by engaging campaigns and activations.
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As a senior member of the Buying team, you will play a key role in influencing broader business strategy and driving continuous improvement across the function. You will lead category performance through effective planning, forecasting and stock management, while developing talent and fostering strong cross-functional collaboration. This is an opportunity to shape the future of Beauty at Fenwick, delivering a differentiated customer experience and ensuring Fenwick remains a destination for beauty discovery and innovation.
What we are looking for in a candidate...
- 5+ years' experience in Beauty Buying, with demonstrable responsibility for significant categories, budgets and supplier relationships.
- Proven track record of delivering sales growth, margin improvement and commercial performance within a beauty, luxury or premium retail environment.
- Proven track record of identifying, launching, and growing emerging brands, supported by a strong understanding of market trends and consumer opportunities.
- Strong understanding of beauty trends, customer behaviours and the evolving competitive landscape.
- Advanced negotiation and influencing skills, with experience managing strategic supplier partnerships.
- Strong financial and analytical capability, with the ability to translate insight into commercial action.
- Experience leading, mentoring and developing buying talent.
- Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on execution in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Passion for beauty innovation, customer experience and brand storytelling.
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About Fenwick
Fenwick is rich with heritage and history and have been style pioneers since 1882 when our first store opened. We know luxury and are proud to remain the largest independent, family-owned group of department stores within the UK. We are on an exciting journey to exceed our customers' expectations and we are always on the lookout for new talent to join us.
Our collaborative spirit unites a workforce of over 2,000 individuals across our stores, as well as in our support functions, encompassing Digital, Buying & Merchandising, IT, Finance, People, Customer Service teams, and our cherished restaurants and distribution centres.
In 2023 we launched our ‘Quiet No More’ campaign, enhancing our presence on the UK high street as well as our eCommerce website going from strength to strength. Together, we form the beating heart of Fenwick, driving forward our vision for excellence and innovation. Join us as we pave the way toward an even brighter tomorrow, where tradition meets transformation!
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