I Want your Job: Accessories Buyer

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Killer accessories are the quickest and easiest (and hey, let’s face it, the cheapest!) way to re-vamp your outfits and inject personality into even the plainest black dress. And get this: for some lucky and talented people, finding and buying accessories is an actual job. For which they are paid.

Enter Bianca Burd, one of the Sportsgirl team who sources the coolest accessories from around the world to bring you the jewellery, sunnies, and scarves, gloves and hats that make your outfit pop and put a smile on your face. So how do you get such a dream gig? We go behind-the-scenes and chat with Bianca about her role and get a few tips on how to break into the industry.

Name: Bianca

Position: Accessories Buyer

Age: 27

• What does your job involve?

• Everything! Getting creative, looking at numbers, travelling, paperwork.

• What did you study?

• I have a Bachelor in Commerce and Information Systems from Melbourne Uni - I was meant to be an accountant!

• How did you get into this role?

• The fashion business is in my blood. My dad and grandad were in the business so I grew up in the warehouse surrounded by men's shirts. But my parents encouraged me to get 'a real job' so I studied to be an accountant and had a great job lined up at a major accounting firm. But when it came down to signing the contract I just couldn't! I had previously done some work experience at Sportsgirl so I called in and it was my lucky day - there was a job available as an admin assistant to the buying and planning department. I have since been here for 5 years and progressed from that role- into a trainee buying role, assistant buyer, new concepts buyer and now I'm here!

• What do you love most about what you do?

• The adrenaline rush! Fashion is fast and the business needs to move quickly, meaning everything we do is on a timeline.

• What has been the most memorable moment of your job so far?

• Starting up the ‘New Concepts’ program and working with some of the most creative talent in Australia like Romance Was Born, TV and Cohen et Sabine.

• What advice would you give to people wanting a role like yours?

• You have to really want it and understand that you need to work your way up.

• The most rewarding part of your job?

• A best seller!

• What are the upcoming looks for accessories that you’re excited about?

• It’s all about statement jewellery; there's no subtlety here; amazing neckpieces, big earrings and lots of bangles!

Posted by: sportsgirl on 20 July 2009
Tagged as: Blog

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4 Comments

girl_interrupted

said this on Friday 24 July 2009, 11:18 AM

I'm very envious! I would love to do something like this, thanks for the insight!
Tidte3

said this on Saturday 25 July 2009, 09:54 PM

Man..wat a cool job!! I would love to experience it one day so thanks for the tips!!
jessika_xo

said this on Saturday 25 July 2009, 11:09 PM

Cool interview, never knew there was an actual job you could do for this, i guess if someone is passionate enough they can do exactly what Bianca is doing!
jewljulia

said this on Monday 27 July 2009, 09:06 PM

this gives me hope about the possibility of a random career change to fashion for me. i'm studying science at melbourne uni, but i'm passionate about fashion.

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