About the job

As part of our expansion within the region, we are looking for a new buyer/authenticator to support us on this great project.

Your role will be divided into 3 areas:

Buying & Replenishing
  • You must be able to build up a strong regional/international network of resellers.
  • You must buy new releases for the store.
  • You must perform aggressive daily buying to replenish the sold items across our sales platforms.
Authentication
  • You must have the ability to verify the authenticity of sneakers across the major sneaker brands.
  • You must keep up with footwear industry trends, sneaker releases, and collaborations with the world’s best retailers, from streetwear to high fashion.
  • You will not only figure out the authenticity of sneakers, but spot manufacturer defects, assess wear, and inspect SKU and size.


Consignment

  • You will accept what's best of the store for consignment
  • You will help with all consignor inquiries with professionalism, accuracy, and efficiency.
  • You will draft well-written emails to consignors to explain and resolve any questions about the consignment process.
  • You will help with consignor outreach projects on an as-needed basis.

Required profile:

⚙️ Skills

⚠️  Mandatory skills

  • Strong network of resellers
  • Buying & management skills
  • Ability to authenticate sneakers
  • Know the KPIs
  • Listening and knowing how to communicate
  • Professional English

➕ The little extras that will be appreciated

  • You have a strong affinity with the world of sneakers and streetwear culture
  • Strong network of resellers from US & UK.
  • You have already experience in the resell industry

👉 Who are we looking for?

  • You are a DOER: you know how to prioritize and adapt, you are rigorous and versatile. You are autonomous, you have attention to detail and you go to the end of each project.
  • You are PASSIONATE: you love what you do, you want to learn, to progress and you have ambition.
  • You are PEOPLE FRIENDLY: listening, team spirit, being smiling and positive on a daily basis are qualities that you possess.
  • You are COMMITTED: you are interested in sneakers, streetwear.
  • You are REACTIVE: you know how to deal with strangers, and find solutions.

🫶 Benefits

  • Residency visa, employee insurance, and a paid annual leave
  • Flight ticket
  • 10-20% discount on the site all year round 👟

 

🙌 Join us

The team is about to grow from 16 to almost 30 people in 2023, it's time to join the Mad Kicks team! 🚀

  • Location: Riyadh
  • Position to be filled at earliest
  • Type of contract: Full-time permanent contract

 

Conduct of interviews

First interview : You will meet our Operations Manager accompanied by our Store Manager.

Second interview : You will meet with our existing buyer

Third interview : You will finally meet our Chief Operating Officer and the rest of our Team during Team Fit.

 

Apply now by sending us your cv at: Jobs@madkicks.com