Fashion Buyer Cover Letter Example

Dear Mr./Ms.

I am writing this letter for the opening of Fashion Buyer which was advertised on *** on your official website. With this application and my enclosed resume, I submit my interest in this role. My ten years of experience in retail and fashion buying, along with my bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandizing from the ***University place me in a position where I can become a significant and immediate contribution to your organization.

My proven track record of success in sourcing and buying various merchandise that meets the needs of the consumer market and my abilities to forecast trends accurately will be valuable to your team. Moreover, I am a fashion maniac and have a keen eye for identifying the latest fashion trends. I have proficiency in dealing with suppliers and can negotiate the best prices for the products that I buy.

Here is a quick summary of my capabilities and experience –

• Ten years of experience in sourcing, identifying, and procuring retail fashion items, along with the ability to identify the fashion needs of the present generation.
• Evaluating customer demand and researching market trends and developing budgets, and complying with store policies, with an adeptness to manage inventories efficiently.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills to manage vendor negotiations, and purchase efficiently.
• Proficiency in placing orders both online and offline; negotiating contracts, tracking inventory, and participating in the ongoing learning process by attending fashion shows, seminars, and ramp walks.
• Well-aware of aggressive competitive pricing strategies, and I have implemented this several times to achieve up to 15% cost savings.
• Demonstrable communication skills, and top-quality organizational skills, with the ability to expand awareness for the fashion mainly apparel industry.

My expertise in selecting and purchasing high-quality fashion products, along with my talent in streamlined research and analysis, will contribute immensely to the growth of your team at ***. Kindly allow me an opportunity to showcase my talent and experience in the field by arranging an immediate meeting with you.

Thank you for your precious time and valuable consideration.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

Dear Mr./Ms.

I am writing this letter to express my interest in the open position available at **** for the Fashion Buyer role. I am a recent Fashion Management graduate with a CGPA of 8.9 from the reputed **University. It was during my internship days I developed a deep interest in the field, and I fell in love with the culture and work ethic of your company. A lot of my current talent and views for the industry are strengthened by the objectives of your organization.

In my three years studying in the fashion industry, I have become well-versed in sourcing and buying fashion merchandising, and understand well the needs of the present generation customers and market trends. I am capable of developing fair pricing strategies, managing logistics, and controlling orders.

My proficiency in lies in my excellent negotiation skills, and I am confident that I can build and manage strong relationships with suppliers, vendors, and end-users. I excel at studying the supplier and based on this I can formulate positive recommendations for the buyers and can assist them in choosing the right merchandise. Moreover, my multitasking skills and the ability to connect well with a large population will enable me to work easily with minimal input and successfully contribute to a team setting.

If you also feel that my skills and abilities impress you, please feel free to contact me anytime for more information and skills. You can reach me at () or email me at ().

Sincerely,
[Your Name]