International Accessories & Handbag Senior Buying Manager

Job summary

The Senior Buying Manager oversees the handbag and accessory buying strategy for the ALDO banner, ensuring optimal assortment and performance across regional franchises. They collaborate with the footwear team and planning department to manage budgets, analyze sales data, and develop effective liquidation strategies.

Job details

About the ALDO Group Specializing in stylish and accessible footwear, handbags, and accessories, the ALDO Group has been around for more than 50 years. With over 1,500 stores in more than 100 countries, we operate under two signature brands, ALDO and Call It Spring, and we are the core footwear partner for Sperry in North America. The ALDO Group is also an industry-recognized wholesale licensed partner, specializing in the design, sourcing, and distribution of fashion footwear, handbags, and accessories. Our diverse portfolio includes household brands such as ROXY, Brooks Brothers, Ted Baker, Hunter, and G.H.BASS. In addition to our head office in Montreal, the ALDO Group maintains international offices in Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.aldogroup.com. Enjoy meaningful recognition, flexible work options, great on‑site perks, generous discounts, and the pride of being part of a brand that leads with people, the planet, and its partners at heart. Overview The candidate is a specialist in the accessories & handbag and understands business for each of their respective regions and plays a supervisory role in the buying of the accessory and handbag categories for the the ALDO Banner. Key Responsibilities Top line accountability for regional franchisee performance in handbag and accessory categories Oversee Account Managers buys to ensure optimal assortment for each region Work closely with Planning team to manage pre-determined budget and participate in regular “Open to buy” meetings Responsible for supporting communication with franchisees ONLY as it relates to accessories & handbag buying Work in direct collaboration with footwear buying team to ensure global collection addresses all region-specific needs Monitor and analyze product performance (weekly sales, weekly best sellers) and make appropriate liquidation recommendations to franchisees Perform regional competitor research Responsible for the Seasonal Franchisee Assessment Work with Franchise Management ALDO to develop sales and liquidation strategies Market visits Requirements At least 4 years experience with footwear, handbags or accessories Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Business Administration) Minimum 2 years of management experience Flair for fashion with entrepreneurial/merchant spirit Understanding of retail business including: Buying, Planning, Distribution Sufficient handbags/accessories industry knowledge to appreciate competitor product ranges, positioning, strengths and weaknesses Understanding of the ALDO brand and retail concept Excellent communication, coordination and interpersonal skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Computer literate but advanced in Excel formulas (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.) Strong written and verbal skills This position requires fluency in both French and English as it involves communication with clients and stakeholders outside of Canada where English is the primary language of business.additional languages an asset Building a culture of belonging We firmly believe that the diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and identities is a fundamental strength of the ALDO Group. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and equitable work environment where everyone can reach their full potential and find their fit. #LI-VB1

What you’ll do

The Senior Buying Manager oversees the handbag and accessory buying strategy for the ALDO banner, ensuring optimal assortment and performance across regional franchises. They collaborate with the footwear team and planning department to manage budgets, analyze sales data, and develop effective liquidation strategies.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 4 years of experience in footwear, handbags, or accessories, along with a minimum of 2 years in a management role. A bachelor's degree in Business Administration is preferred, and the role requires advanced proficiency in Excel and strong communication skills.

Benefits

• Meaningful recognition
• Flexible work options
• On-site perks
• Generous discounts

Listed skills

• Planning · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• coordination · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Buying
• Planning
• Distribution
• Retail business
• Product performance analysis
• Competitor research
• Franchisee management
• Communication
• Coordination
• Interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving
• Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Fashion merchandising
• Management
• English Language
• Coordinating
• Problem Solving
• Business Administration
• Accountability
• Research
• Interpersonal Communications
• Sales
• Franchising
• Collections
• Computer Literacy
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Wholesaling
• Excel Formulas

Job areas

• Retail
• Management & Leadership
• Sales
• Buying Manager
• Merchandising Manager
• Sales and Marketing Managers
• First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers

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