Retail Buyer

Our Brand Story

ZIMMERMANN is a global luxury fashion brand, founded in Sydney in 1991 by sisters Nicky and Simone Zimmermann. Renowned for its signature approach to sophisticated femininity, distinctive prints, and exceptional craftsmanship, the brand is present across Australia, Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia.

Nicky Zimmermann’s creative vision and Simone Zimmermann’s strategic leadership have formed the foundation of the brand’s success. Their partnership – balancing design innovation with strong commercial direction – remains central to ZIMMERMANN’s identity and growth.

Today, ZIMMERMANN continues to redefine modern luxury with collections that celebrate self-expression. Grounded in Australian sun-soaked optimism, the brand resonates with women around the world.

At ZIMMERMANN, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to empowering talented individuals to build meaningful careers within an inclusive, collaborative, and forward‑thinking environment.

The Opportunity & Responsibilities

ZIMMERMANN is seeking a talented Retail Buyer to join our Buying team on a 12‑month fixed term contract, where you’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering a global, omnichannel buying strategy.

In this position, you’ll support the development of seasonal collections and drive the selection and quantification of product across our international retail and digital network. You’ll contribute to business growth through a combination of commercial insight, strong analysis, and collaboration across teams.

This opportunity is ideal if you’re motivated by product, data, and global market trends, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you can make an immediate impact.

As a Retail Buyer, your responsibilities will include:
Partner with Merchandising and Planning to support range building, assortment planning, and product selection aligned to business strategyDevelop and execute buying strategies to achieve sales, margin, and performance targetsManage Open-to-Buy (OTB), forecasting, and stock optimisation across global retail and digital channelsAnalyse sales performance, market trends, pricing, and customer insights to inform decision-makingCollaborate with cross-functional teams including Creative, Production, Retail, Digital, and MarketingBuild strong relationships across the global retail network, including regular store engagementContribute to seasonal reporting, performance analysis, and forward planningSupport product lifecycle decisions, including carryover and end-of-life strategies

What You Will Bring

To succeed in this position, you will bring:
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a buying role within fashion or luxuryStrong range building and product development experienceCommercial awareness with the ability to balance brand and financial outcomesStrong analytical capability, with experience using data to guide decisionsAdvanced Excel skills and reporting capabilityExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsStrong organisational skills and attention to detailAbility to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Why Join ZIMMERMANN?

Flexible work options that support balance and wellbeingAccess to tailored development plans and learning opportunitiesGenerous employee benefits and product discountsOpportunity to gain exposure within a global organisationA collaborative, high-performing, and inclusive team culture
Next Steps
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and would like to contribute to ZIMMERMANN’s continued success, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ZIMMERMANN is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants based on their individual capabilities, experience, and qualifications, and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you have any access or support requirements, please let us know during the application process.