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Daniel Barker

LOUGHTON,Essex

Summary

Experienced and passionate Senior Buyer with over 15 years Retail experience in both Branded and Own Label. An established history of driving successful and profitable strategies, with a strong eye for product development and trend forecasting.

Looking for a new and exciting challenge where I can employ my experience and skills within a dynamic and creative company.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Buyer - Lifestyle Brands

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London
07.2020 - Current
  • Working with 30+ of the world's biggest and most exciting brands
  • Creating and executing departmental strategies to drive YOY profit growth - 3 consecutive record-breaking profit years achieved
  • Sales and Profit at the forefront of all decisions to ensure targets are being met
  • Working closely with all brands to establish strong relationships, curate individual strategies and drive the businesses forwards for mutual success
  • Leading SMU programmes with key partners in line with emerging trends
  • Working cross-functionally to ensure all key brands and products are being represented and marketing appropriately.
  • Responsible for on-boarding and negotiating the terms for over 10 new brands
  • Leading a team of 2, curating their progression plans with clear KPI's and development plans
  • Nominated for Drapers 'Retail Star Of The Year' 2024
  • Has been referred to as an 'International Taste Maker' by a prominent footwear brand after successfully bringing back an archival style which has gone on to be an international bestseller

Buyer - Footwear

New Look Retailers
London
04.2012 - 06.2020
  • Worked across several Footwear depts, notably Ladies Heels, Ladies Wide Fit, Ladies Premium Footwear, Men's Footwear.
  • Drove product development and trend direction - worked directly with factories to ensure highest quality and competitive prices
  • Managed on average 500 sku's a season and a team of 4
  • Drove several record breaking sales achievements, and had product featured in notable publications like Vogue and Grazia

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish & Portuguese

University of Leeds
Leeds
09.2003 - 07.2007

Skills

Trend Forecasting

Sales and Data analysis

Product Development

Relationships management

Negotiation skills

Strategy planning

Public speaking

Training and Development


References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Buyer - Lifestyle Brands

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07.2020 - Current

Buyer - Footwear

New Look Retailers
04.2012 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish & Portuguese

University of Leeds
09.2003 - 07.2007

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