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Season 2 Episode 1: Finally I’m a BUYER! You've made it, your now in charge of a team and making all those important decisions. We celebrate the highs of this new position but with it comes a huge amount of responsibility! !
Season 2 Episode 1
We’re back for Season 2 - and you’ve made it! That title is yours! You are now the leader of the team…but with that comes responsibilities too. You’…
2 years, 2 months ago
Season 1 Episode 10: Why we think being a Buyer is the best! Why we love our jobs in retail, its tough but the rewards make it all worth it in the end!
Season 1 Episode 10
We’re ending this season by reminding ourselves why we love our jobs in retail buying, more trips down memory lane, the friends we’ve made, the parti…
2 years, 4 months ago
Season 1 Episode 9: Be that manager: firm but fair! We talk about our preferred management styles and how to manage both up and down!
Season 1 Episode 9
In this episode we’re chatting about all things management, so often there is no training and you just have to learn on the job. We discuss our first…
2 years, 4 months ago
Season 1 Episode 8: Staying relevant, identifying trends and finding inspiration everywhere
Season 1 Episode 8
In Episode 8 we chat about a really common task that most buyers carry out called a compshop. It’s really about how we gather our market data and tak…
2 years, 5 months ago
Season 1 Episode 7: "This is my stage and this is my show" as Buyers are centre stage for Sign Offs
Season 1 Episode 7
In this Episode we focus on the Sign Off meeting, we set the scene, talk about the general scenarios you might find, the questions you may face, and …
2 years, 5 months ago
Season 1 Episode 6: It's all so last season when we're planning ahead with a Critical Path
Season 1 Episode 6
Episode 6 is all about the critical path, which is essentially a sequence of tasks you need to finish on time in order to complete your initiative. I…
2 years, 5 months ago
Season 1 Episode 5: Let's talk trade. Tbh it's all a show - in a really sh*t theatre!
Season 1 Episode 5
In episode 5 we talk about trade. It's the main meeting that shapes our week, challenges us to think creatively and find solutions. It focuses on sal…
2 years, 5 months ago
Season 1 Episode 4: Own brand or Branded - Buyers are responsible for everything!
Season 1 Episode 4
In this episode we explore the differences between own brand development and branded buying, discuss how Buyers are responsible for everything and we…
2 years, 5 months ago
Season 1 Episode 3: Climbing the Buying Ladder - It's a long way up!
Season 1 Episode 3
In this episode we talk about the different roles in Buying , starting from entry level and working our way up the ladder step by step… and depending…
2 years, 6 months ago
Season 1 Episode 2: It's not you, It's me; starting our careers, our first jobs and the daunting experience of a buying interview!
Season 1 Episode 2
In this episode we’ll share all about landing our first jobs, from how we found out about the roles, to interviews, to our first days! After all the …
2 years, 6 months ago