.: Pros & Cons :.
- The pros of being a fashion buyer includes, a competitive average salary, can apply at an entry level position with a high school diploma, possible advancement to management-level positions, and introduce new products to consumers and influence trends. Another pro is traveling to nation fashion/industry trade shows including overseas events in France and/or China.
- The cons of being a buyer includes extended work hours, slow job growth, may need extensive on-the-job training, making important decisions and negotiations that may influence the company's profit (sometimes under pressure). Another con is a great deal of travel but an assistant buyer usually doesn't travel at all until after a year of competed training.