Overview
Fashion Buyer Jobs in Cairo, Egypt at The Hangard
Title: Fashion Buyer
Company: The Hangard
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Company Description
The Hangard, located in Cairo Festival City, is a 1,330-square-meter retail destination revolutionizing the department store experience through a thoughtfully curated mix of fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and design. With a blend of ready-to-wear fashion, haute couture, fine jewelry, beauty concepts, and a designer café, The Hangard provides an elevated and immersive shopping journey. Collaborating with leading Egyptian retailers and international brands, the platform celebrates creativity, craftsmanship, and contemporary culture. Founded by visionary entrepreneur Rania Awad, The Hangard reflects a commitment to modern luxury and inspiring individuality. It exemplifies a fusion of innovation and artistry in retail.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site role based in Cairo, Egypt, for a Fashion Buyer at The Hangard. The Fashion Buyer is responsible for identifying, sourcing, and managing local and international fashion brands that align with The Hangard’s concept and customer profile. The role focuses on building strategic partnerships, selecting seasonal collections, driving sales performance, optimizing pricing strategies, and ensuring the right product mix to maximize profitability and customer experience.
Key Responsibilities
Brand Acquisition & Partnership Management
Identify and attract local, regional, and international brands suitable for The Hangard.
Build and maintain strong relationships with brand owners, suppliers, and business partners.
Negotiate commercial terms, partnership agreements, and business conditions.
Evaluate potential brands and assess their commercial viability and fit with The Hangard’s positioning.
Manage ongoing communication and performance reviews with partner brands.
Collection Selection & Product Assortment
Curate and select seasonal collections and product assortments for each participating brand.
Ensure a balanced product mix that reflects customer demand and market trends.
Monitor local and global fashion trends, competitor activities, and consumer behavior.
Recommend product introductions, replacements, and assortment adjustments based on performance.
Sales Performance Management
Analyze daily, weekly, and monthly sales performance across all brands and categories.
Monitor sell-through rates and identify best-selling and underperforming products.
Develop action plans to improve sales productivity and inventory efficiency.
Provide regular performance reports and recommendations to management and partner brands.
Pricing & Commercial Strategy
Participate in developing pricing strategies that maximize sales and profitability.
Benchmark prices against competitors and market standards.
Review margins and ensure commercial objectives are achieved across all brands.
Support markdown and promotional decisions to optimize inventory turnover.
Promotions & Marketing Coordination
Collaborate with the Marketing team on promotional campaigns, launches, and seasonal activations.
Propose commercial offers, discounts, and special events to drive traffic and sales.
Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of promotions and campaigns.
Inventory & Stock Management
Monitor stock levels and ensure adequate availability of key products.
Support replenishment planning and inventory optimization.
Minimize slow-moving inventory and improve stock turnover.
Coordinate with brands to maintain healthy inventory levels and product availability.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Business Administration, Marketing, Retail Management, or a related field.
3–5+ years of experience in Fashion Buying, Merchandising, Brand Management, or Retail Commercial Management.
Strong knowledge of local and international fashion brands and market trends.
Proven negotiation and relationship management skills.
Strong analytical and commercial acumen.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
