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
2024.09 - Current
Career Break
Travelling South East Asia
2024.04 - 2024.09
- Achieved my PADI Advanced Open Water Diving qualification, diving to 30 metres.
Established Assistant Buyer - Womenswear
ASOS
Camden, City of London
2022.10 - 2024.03
- 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
2021.09 - 2022.10
- 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
2020.07 - 2021.09
- 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
2019.11 - 2020.03
Events Intern
Walpole
Waterloo, London
2019.09 - 2019.11
Diversity & Inclusion Intern
Kraft Heinz
London Bridge, London
2019.06 - 2019.08
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
2024.09 - Current
Career Break
Travelling South East Asia
2024.04 - 2024.09
Established Assistant Buyer - Womenswear
ASOS
2022.10 - 2024.03
Assistant Buyer - Menswear
Next
2021.09 - 2022.10
Trainee Buyer
NEXT
2020.07 - 2021.09
Sales Representative - Resort
Hotelplan UK Ltd
2019.11 - 2020.03
Events Intern
Walpole
2019.09 - 2019.11
Diversity & Inclusion Intern
Kraft Heinz
2019.06 - 2019.08
Buying & Merchandising - Online Short Course
University of Arts
Master of Arts (MA) 2:1 - History & Art History
University of Glasgow
2015 - 2019