Fashion Buyer's Self Assessment Quiz

When you're involved in product development, what role do you usually play?

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I help manage the development process, but usually follow someone else’s lead.

I take initiative on development timelines and help troubleshoot when things go off course.

I mostly support with admin — tracking samples, updating timelines, and keeping things moving behind the scenes.

I lead development from brief to approval, ensuring quality, timing, and margin are met.

I proactively guide development strategy across multiple categories or departments.

I collaborate with design and suppliers to make sure product details and timings stay on track.

Fashion Buyer's Self Assessment Quiz

When you’re briefing a new product, what’s your starting point?

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I look at recent sales and customer feedback to suggest ideas or adjustments.

I usually refer back to last season’s bestsellers and tweak from there.

I try to consider trends or feedback, but I mostly repeat what’s worked before.

I build my brief using a mix of sales, trend, and brand direction to spot the right opportunity.

I combine insight from sales, trend, customer needs, and past performance to create a brief that balances newness with commercial logic.

I use trend reports or competitive research to help guide newness or updates.

Fashion Buyer's Self Assessment Quiz

How do you decide if a product is right for your customer?

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I go with my gut — if I like it and it fits our range, I assume our customers will too.

I think about how it fits into the bigger range and if it adds something we’re missing.

I consider recent sales and use that to guide my decisions.

I proactively test newness based on customer insights and back it up with trend, margin, and sell-through goals.

I use customer profiles and sales data to help validate new options.

I try to think about our customer, but I’m not always sure what they actually respond to.

Fashion Buyer's Self Assessment Quiz

How confident are you when it comes to margin, OTB, or other financial metrics?

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I’ve heard the terms, but I don’t really understand what they mean or how to use them.

I know they’re important, but I usually rely on someone else to handle them.

I can use basic tools or templates, but I’m still learning how to interpret what they’re telling me.

I check margin and OTB regularly, but I don’t always connect the dots to my buying decisions.

I’m comfortable using margin and OTB to guide my buys and feel confident making commercial calls.

I lead with numbers — using margin, OTB, and other levers to plan, defend, and adjust my range.

Fashion Buyer's Self Assessment Quiz

When reviewing sales reports, how do you typically use the information?

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I use reports to flag trends or propose changes to pricing, repeats, or stock levels.

I look at top sellers and slow movers but don’t always know what to do with the info.

I review basic performance metrics like sales units or sell-through to get a general picture.

I use weekly or seasonal trading reports to adjust buys, call out risks, or push actions.

I check sales reports if something seems off, but I don’t use them consistently.

I lead trading conversations and use data to shape the business — not just react to it.

Fashion Buyer's Self Assessment Quiz

How would you describe your understanding of how your decisions impact the bottom line?

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I take ownership of my category’s financial performance and can explain how I’m driving results.

I know sales and margin matter, but I’m not totally clear on how my choices affect them.

I weigh up commercial risks when planning new products or buys.

I check cost or price occasionally but don’t fully understand how it impacts our business.

I make decisions with both sales and profitability in mind — especially when things aren’t trading well.

I understand how product choices and markdowns impact margin.

Fashion Buyer's Self Assessment Quiz

How do you manage workload and

timelines during busy trading

periods?

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I take ownership of the timeline, hold others accountable, and work proactively to avoid last-minute issues.

I mostly rely on others to tell me what’s due when. I’m usually playing catch-up.

I track my own deadlines and keep a close eye on what’s next, but I don’t always have full visibility.

I use trackers or calendars to manage my workload and flag potential risks ahead of time.

I try to stay organized but struggle when priorities change or timelines slip.

I help set and align the seasonal critical path and lead discussions to keep the process running smoothly.

Fashion Buyer's Self Assessment Quiz

How confident are you managing the

buying calendar or critical path?

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I lead seasonal planning and own the calendar for my category or department

I know my part of the process, but I rely on others to keep the bigger picture in check.

I understand the end-to-end flow and how each function contributes.

I’m familiar with it but don’t fully understand how all the pieces fit together.

I proactively adjust timelines and manage cross-functional touchpoints.

I make sure key milestones are met and help troubleshoot when issues arise.

Fashion Buyer's Self Assessment Quiz

When it comes to trading actions (i.e. reacting to sales performance), what’s your role?

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I suggest basic actions like reordering or markdowns.

I look ahead at potential risks and build trade actions into my plans.

I drive weekly trading decisions and help lead the conversation on commercial response.

I help plan actionable responses based on what’s selling and what’s at risk.

I wait for someone to tell me what the next steps are.

I’m not really involved — I usually just keep doing what’s already planned.

Fashion Buyer's Self Assessment Quiz

How confident are you presenting your ideas to leadership or cross-functional teams?

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I usually stay quiet unless I’m asked a direct question — I worry about saying the wrong thing.

I lead presentations or meetings and know how to influence outcomes across teams.

I’ll share an update if needed, but I don’t feel confident leading the conversation.

I speak up regularly and feel comfortable walking others through my decisions.

I present confidently, even when stakes are high — I can defend my thinking and adjust on the fly.

I contribute when I’ve prepared, especially if it’s about something I’ve worked on directly.

Fashion Buyer's Self Assessment Quiz

What’s your approach when you disagree with a colleague, supplier, or cross-functional partner?

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I usually let it go — I don’t want to cause tension.

I speak up and share my perspective, but I sometimes struggle to stay firm.

I give direct, constructive feedback and work collaboratively to solve the issue.

I raise concerns if it’s serious, but I avoid pushing back too hard.

I lead difficult conversations with clarity, confidence, and a focus on shared goals.

I try to find a solution that works for both sides while keeping the relationship strong.

Fashion Buyer's Self Assessment Quiz

When something doesn’t go to plan, like late deliveries, missed targets, or supplier issues, how do you respond?

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I usually wait for my manager to tell me what to do next.

I try to solve it, but I often second-guess my decisions or worry about getting it wrong.

I take a first pass at a solution, but I check with someone before moving forward. (

I stay calm under pressure, weigh the options, and take action based on what will protect the business

I lead decision-making in these moments, loop in the right people, and drive the next steps with confidence.

I assess the issue, recommend a solution, and escalate if needed

Fashion Buyer's Self Assessment Quiz

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