Do you have the strategic mindset, commercial drive and leadership skills to elevate our global retail buying approach? And do you want to join a brand where you can truly make your mark?
Then you might be the one, if you bring both a passion for kids’ fashion and the skills to grow our retail business.
YOUR TEAM
As our new International Retail Buying Manager, you will become part of NAME IT’s Retail team and lead the Retail Buying function. You will be heading up a skilled team of dedicated buyers and work closely with colleagues across functions including E-commerce, Buying & Design and Retail Operations. Together, you will create a strong and scalable setup that supports our ambitious growth strategy across markets.
YOUR ROLE
You are responsible for setting the overall direction for NAME IT’s retail buying across the 11 countries we operate in and ensure that our decisions are proactive, data-driven and commercially aligned. You will define structures and KPIs, lead your team and act as a key sparring partner across the organisation – always with performance, customer needs and business impact in mind.
More specifically, your responsibilities include:
- Defining the structure, process and KPIs for retail buying across markets
- Ensuring proactive planning for drops, NOOS and Express
- Aligning buying decisions with budget, sell-out data, forecast and stock levels
- Collaborating closely with stakeholders in Retail, E-commerce and Buying & Design
- Tracking and analysing assortment performance and optimising accordingly
- Leading, developing and coaching the Retail Buying team.
LOOK FORWARD TO…
Join an international, fast-moving and value-driven company where your efforts make a difference from day one. At NAME IT we believe in giving people responsibility and freedom to grow. You’ll become part of a culture where we challenge ourselves and each other and celebrate our successes as a team.
We offer a workplace defined by energy, development opportunities and ambitious goals.
YOUR PROFILE
You thrive in a dynamic environment and take ownership of your area and development. With a strong product knowledge and a solid grasp of numbers, you know how to turn sales data and market trends into actionable insights that drive performance. You are proactive and a strong team player who creates clarity, engagement and collaboration always with the ambition to grow both people and results.
To succeed in this role, we imagine that you:
- Bring 6+ years of relevant buying experience, preferably within textiles or fashion
- Have international experience and know how to navigate in cross-market setups
- Have leadership experience and a natural ability to develop and engage others
- Combine commercial understanding with an analytical and structured approach
- Speak and write English fluently – German and other languages are an advantage.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU
If you have any questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Head of Retail Operations Lene Høyrup at +45 52 15 14 45. Otherwise, please send us your application and CV as soon as possible and no later than 2 September 2025. We review candidates on an ongoing basis and reserve the right to take down the ad, when we find the right candidate.
TRAVEL: You can expect approximately 20-30 annual travel days
LOCATION: Brande, Denmark
ABOUT NAME IT
For more than 30 years, NAME IT has been encouraged by children’s straightforwardness and energy. We see the world through the eyes of children and our creativity is rooted in their loving and free spirit.
At NAME IT we design clothes which allow children to express their own personality. We are proud to have a selection that features a full range of kids clothing from underwear to outerwear, always with a particular focus on our core products; jeans and outerwear. In every piece of clothing, functionality, safety, quality and responsibility are our main priorities. Brands within NAME IT: NAME IT, LMTD and Lil’ Atelier. NAME IT is part of the worldwide fashion company BESTSELLER. Visit www.nameit.com or www.bestseller.com.
