Job Description

Profile Summary

We are seeking a

Brand Collaborator - Fashion & Lifestyle

to spearhead

strategic partnerships, brand alliances, and category expansion

with leading apparel, footwear, and accessory labels. This role demands a dynamic professional with strong expertise in

retail buying, brand onboarding, and category management

, capable of curating high-performing assortments that elevate the Khushnuma retail experience.

You will be instrumental in

identifying, negotiating, and managing premium brand partnerships

, driving category profitability, and ensuring alignment with evolving fashion trends and consumer insights.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Brand Acquisition & Partnerships:

Identify, evaluate, and onboard fashion, footwear, and lifestyle brands aligned with Khushnuma's retail positioning and target consumer profile.

Relationship Management:

Develop long-term, strategic partnerships with

brand principals, distributors, and licensees

to drive category growth and mutual business objectives.

Commercial Negotiations:

Lead

trade term discussions, margin structures, and annual business plans

ensuring profitability and sustainable collaboration.

Category Planning & Assortment Strategy:

Curate seasonal product assortments for

men's, women's, and kids' categories

(apparel, footwear, accessories) based on trend forecasts and sell-through analysis.

Merchandise Performance:

Monitor sales KPIs, optimize stock turns, and ensure ideal

product mix, price positioning, and inventory health

.

Trend & Market Analysis:

Identify emerging brands, consumer preferences, and evolving lifestyle trends to drive

exclusive tie-ups and new category introductions

.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work closely with

Visual Merchandising, Marketing, and Store Operations

to implement brand campaigns, planograms, and launch activations.

Competitor Benchmarking:

Track category performance, pricing models, and retail strategies to sustain a

competitive edge

.

Knowledge and Skills Required

Education:

Master's in

Business, Retail Management, Fashion Merchandising, or Brand Strategy

.

Experience:

Proven experience in

retail buying, brand partnerships, category management, or merchandising

within the

fashion, lifestyle, or footwear industry

. Strong grasp of

fashion trends, brand positioning, consumer behavior, and retail analytics

. Expertise in

vendor negotiations, assortment planning, and category P&L management

. Exceptional

relationship management, analytical, and presentation skills

.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher

Pay: ?300,000.00 - ?320,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Leave encashment Paid sick time Paid time off Provident Fund
Work Location: In person