Eilidh Tippen
Coogee,NSW
Summary
Experienced Fashion Buyer with knack for identifying trends and negotiating with suppliers to secure high-quality products at competitive prices. Spearheaded several successful product lines, boosting sales and enhancing brand reputation. Possess keen eye for detail and talent for building strong relationships with both vendors and internal teams.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Sales Consultant
Aesop
Sydney, New South Wales
09.2024 - Current
Career Break
Travelling South East Asia
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Achieved my PADI Advanced Open Water Diving qualification, diving to 30 metres.
Established Assistant Buyer - Womenswear
ASOS
Camden, City of London
10.2022 - 03.2024
- Working on the ASOS LUXE sub-brand on ASOS DESIGN Womenswear.
- Negotiating cost prices to maintain margin targets, contributing to trade and sales meetings, trend reports, and working with the studio teams on branded focus shoots.
- Liaising with suppliers and building strong relationships.
Assistant Buyer - Menswear
Next
Leicester
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Responsible for my own product area, Menswear Shorts, while also buying Mens Leather Jackets for AW22.
- Managing the Brand Strategy, Sourcing and Supplier Strategy for SS23. Contributing to their highest week of sales ever taking 4.8mil in 1 week.
Trainee Buyer
NEXT
Leicester
07.2020 - 09.2021
- Working on the Menswear, Jackets and Shorts team while taking part in their 12-18 month Trainee Programme.
- Within 6-8 months I took full responsibility for my own sub-group for SS22, from fabric sourcing & product development to hitting margin targets & sign-off.
Sales Representative - Resort
Hotelplan UK Ltd
Val-d'Isère, France
11.2019 - 03.2020
Events Intern
Walpole
Waterloo, London
09.2019 - 11.2019
Diversity & Inclusion Intern
Kraft Heinz
London Bridge, London
06.2019 - 08.2019
Education
Buying & Merchandising - Online Short Course
University of Arts
LondonMaster of Arts (MA) 2:1 - History & Art History
University of Glasgow
2015 - 2019
Skills
- Communication
- Organisation
- Team Player
- Negotiations
- Presenting
- Sales Analysis
- Relationship Building
- Account Management
- Trend Assessments
- Competitor Analysis
- Time Management
Timeline
Retail Sales Consultant
Aesop
09.2024 - Current
Career Break
Travelling South East Asia
04.2024 - 09.2024
Established Assistant Buyer - Womenswear
ASOS
10.2022 - 03.2024
Assistant Buyer - Menswear
Next
09.2021 - 10.2022
Trainee Buyer
NEXT
07.2020 - 09.2021
Sales Representative - Resort
Hotelplan UK Ltd
11.2019 - 03.2020
Events Intern
Walpole
09.2019 - 11.2019
Diversity & Inclusion Intern
Kraft Heinz
06.2019 - 08.2019
Buying & Merchandising - Online Short Course
University of Arts
Master of Arts (MA) 2:1 - History & Art History
University of Glasgow
2015 - 2019
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