Buying Director (Homeware)

Location: London, UK; frequent travel to Europe and the USA.

Company

hirify.global is a retail brand offering curated clothing, accessories, gifts, and home décor through stores and multichannel businesses.

What you will do

• Oversee the curation of the homeware assortment for the European multichannel business, covering furniture, lighting, decorative accessories, textiles, gifts, and entertaining.
• Implement the creative and commercial strategy with the Director to maximise sales and achieve profit targets.
• Lead a team of 12, including a Buying Manager, providing commercial and creative direction, coaching, and development.
• Manage product selection and sign-off across own-brand collections and market partners in line with departmental and company strategy.
• Drive daily and weekly trade, identify growth and decline areas, and develop actions with the team.
• Collaborate with US Buying and cross-functional teams to align global strategies and adapt collections to local customer and market trends.

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of the home and gifting market with a strong point of view on current and upcoming trends and competition.
• Strong product development and financial management skills.
• Excellent team leadership and people management skills.
• Clear communication and presentation skills, including the ability to support a point of view with senior leadership.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and deliver an omnichannel concept-to-customer experience.
• Ability to be approachable and adaptable to change.
• Self-motivated with a creative yet commercial eye.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible start and finish times and the option to bring a dog to work.
• Employee Assistance Program, free gym access, and private medical insurance.
• Up to 40% employee discount across URBN brands.
• One paid day for volunteering or fundraising.
• Cycle-to-work scheme and season ticket loan.
• Structured support and ongoing learning opportunities.