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Buyer - Retail
Apply nowJob no:518631 Work type:Full time Location:VIC - Metro Categories:Merchandise
Bring homes to life. Set the trends. Create spaces customers love.
An exciting opportunity is calling for an experienced Retail Buyer to join our Home Décor team at Spotlight. In this key role, you’ll curate inspiring, on‑trend ranges that help customers decorate every room of their home — from statement pieces to everyday styling essentials — while driving strong commercial results.
If you’re passionate about interiors, thrive on fast-paced retail and love bringing beautiful ranges to life, this is your chance to create the ultimate home décor adventure for millions of customers.
Why you’ll love it:
Iconic Australian-owned and operated retail business
Hybrid role + team member discounts + profit share
A vibrant, high-energy team culture that embraces pace, creativity and leadership
About Us
Spotlight Group Holdings (SRG) is Australia’s largest privately owned and operated family business, home to much-loved brands including Spotlight, Anaconda, Mountain Designs and Harris Scarfe. As a market leader in Australian retail, SRG is driven by creativity, value and the joy of helping customers create, decorate and celebrate throughout their homes.
The Role
We’re on the hunt for an experienced Buyer to join our Home Décor department — a diverse and inspiring range including Decorator, Flooring, Storage, Greenery, Home Textiles, Kitchen & Dining.
This role puts you at the forefront of trend, design and commercial decision-making. You’ll unleash your creativity to build engaging, customer-loved ranges while delivering strong sales, margin and market relevance across your category.
What You’ll Be Doing
Creating clear, customer-focused category strategies that deliver sales and profit targets
Developing commercially balanced, trend-led ranges aligned to company strategy
Managing the full end-to-end product lifecycle — from selection and pricing through to marketing, ticketing, VM and promotional execution
Using customer insights, data and market trends to build winning merchandise strategies
Designing and managing retail price architecture to stay competitive and compelling
Actively trading the department with your BDM and Planner to maximise sales, profit and markdown outcomes
Identifying trends, gaps and opportunities through competitor and market analysis
Leading, coaching and inspiring your team to deliver exceptional results
About You
Proven experience as a Buyer or Category Manager with 5+ years’ experience
Home Décor category experience highly regarded (but not essential)
Strong commercial acumen with a creative, customer-first mindset
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative retail environment
What’s In It for You?
Alongside exciting career growth within the SRG family, we offer:
Exposure across one of Australia’s largest and fastest-growing retail groups
Opportunities to work with senior retail leaders
Career development, mentoring and progression pathways
A culture that truly rewards creativity, initiative and fresh thinking
Centrally located Support Group office near South Melbourne Market
Fantastic benefits including team discounts, profit share, EAP, gym discounts, flexible work and more
To apply, please complete the online application form and submit your up-to-date resume. You must have unrestricted working rights in Australia. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No agency applications please.
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Found the perfect Spotlight role for you and want to apply? Great!
You’ll find details on our recruitment process below. Make sure you’re well prepared to keep your nerves at bay and to maximise your chances of making a great impression.
1. Update Your CV
Make sure your CV is up-to- date with your latest skills and experience, and that it’s tailored to the role you are seeking. It is a legal requirement that all Spotlight employees have the right to work in Australia.
2. Apply
You can apply online by selecting the relevant job link above, uploading your CV and completing the online application form.
3. Attend An Interview
If your application has been successful, we will ask you to take part in one or more of the following:
phone interview
face-to-face interview
group interview.
4. Reference & Police Check
As part of the screening process, we will obtain your consent to complete two work-related reference checks and, for roles that require one, a police check.
5. Job Offer
Congratulations! If you have been successful, you will be able to accept your letter of offer online together with an employment pack containing information on
Spotlight and your responsibilities and entitlements.
