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Dear Ms. Benner:
With the enclosed resume, I would like to express my strong interest in the Fashion Buyer position you are looking to fill. As an organized and trend-conscious professional with seven years of experience identifying and procuring retail fashion items, I possess comprehensive knowledge and skills that will allow me to contribute toward the success of J&J Apparel.
From evaluating customer demand and researching market trends to developing budgets and complying with store policies, my background has prepared me to excel in this role. Furthermore, I am adept at managing inventories, vendor negotiations, special projects, and general administrative tasks to maximize purchasing efficiency and cost effectiveness. Through my experience, I have become adept in ensuring adherence to store objectives and requirements while ensuring a marketable and on-trend selection of fashion products to meet customer expectations.
The following achievements demonstrate my qualification for this position:
Excelling as an Associate Buyer for Spirit Apparel for the past seven years, researching supplies, negotiating competitive contracts, placing orders, tracking inventory, and attending tradeshows to keep abreast of industry standards and trends.
Piloting strategic negotiations with vendors to drive down costs; consistently achieving up to 12% in cost savings through aggressive competitive pricing tactics.
Communicating effectively with all levels of staff to ensure top-flight organizational efficiency.
Demonstrating outstanding networking talents as well as sharp business acumen and an expansive awareness of the fashion / apparel industry.
Earning a Bachelor’s degree in Retail Management from Burlington State College.
My proven ability to select and purchase high-selling fashion and apparel items to meet customer demand, along with my acute talents in research, analysis, and overall communication, will contribute immensely to the success of your buying team at J&J Apparel.
Thank you for your consideration, and I look forward to speaking with you soon.
Sincerely,
Renee T. Montes
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