Assistant Buyer (TEMP)

Are you looking to be part of a team that is passionate, innovative, and experience driven? Bentley & Co. Ltd., leader in Canada’s luggage industry, is currently looking for an Assistant Buyer to complete their team the Head Office in Saint-Laurent, Montreal.

WHO ARE WE?

We are Bentley, born in Canada! We are here to make every journey better. We are on the move with you. Everyday. Passionate, innovative, and experience-driven, we are the everyday traveler’s go-to destination! With stores from coast to coast, Bentley is the largest retailer of luggage and travel accessories in Canada. Our success is rooted in creating customer-centric experiences and we are looking for passionate and talented people to join our team and help shape the future.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

As Assistant Buyer, your role is to assist the Buyer with budget and financial plans. You research market and competition trends, as well as helping in product development. You build solid relationships with the vendors and accompany the Buyer on local trips, when possible. You help with administrative tasks and attend weekly sales meetings.

You are a Brand Ambassador; you embody the Bentley vision and our values, so you take pride in sharing your expert product knowledge and your passion for travel with your team and the people around you.

YOUR PROFILE

• DEC in Fashion Marketing or in a related field;
• A minimum of 2 years of experience working in retail, merchandising or marketing; • Excellent communication skills in both French and English (verbal and written);
• Strong analytical skills;
• Ability to remain flexible and willing to change strategies, as business needs dictate;
• Ability to handle crisis, make decisions, and meet necessary deadlines;
• Advanced skills in MS Office suite;
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment;
• Excellent time-management skills;
• Meticulous and detail-oriented;
• Experience with SAP is an asset