Red Door Recruitment
Location
Dunstable, Bedfordshire | United Kingdom
Job description
We are recruiting for an experienced Retail Buyer to join the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer at their UK Head Office based in Dunstable.
If you are a Buyer with experience within an FMCG company, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, have the ability to influence and negotiate, and are confident developing category plans, this is a fantastic opportunity!
What’s in it for you:
Salary: up to £50k
Hours: 9am-5.30pm
Annual pay review and yearly bonus
25 days holiday which increases with length of service
Brilliant opportunities to progress within the company
Option to buy and sell holiday
Up to 7% employer pension contributions
Health screening, life assurance and private medical insurance
Cycle to work scheme, childcare vouchers, travel loans
Retail discount and loyalty cards
Long service and success recognition awards!
A friendly team with no hierarchy
Free parking
Key responsibilities:
Identify and source new products, review existing ranges to ensure a commercially viable assortment of products provide quality and value, whilst maintaining competitiveness and driving sales and profitability and overall commercial strategy
Develop, implement and deliver category plans including range reviews, promotions, pricing and stock management that are consistent with overall commercial strategy and financial objectives
Collaborate with the Marketing team to develop and implement marketing promotion plans and strategies that are relevant to the category
Adhere to legislation and brand guidelines, and clearly and effectively communicate with the customer, driving footfall and profitable sales
Work closely with the Marketing and Online team to deliver exciting customer stories through social media the website
Review and evaluate the effectiveness of promotions
Working in partnership with the Merchandising team, agree merchandising strategy that drives and delivers the right range in the right store
Identify and implement new product opportunities that are competitively priced, commercially viable and meet customer needs, driving sales and profitability
Manage and review pricing in order to maximise profitability and ensure competitiveness
Working in conjunction with the Supply Chain team, ensure base sales and promotional forecasts are adhered to, whilst maintaining in-store availability
Develop, build and maintain effective external relationships to enhance the brands proposition and meet customer needs
Adopt appropriate negotiation strategies to attain the best terms for the category and the business
Utilise and continually develop expert knowledge in category products, competitors and market activity
What the employer is looking for:
A degree in any subject is essential (2:1 or above)
3+ years in a similar FMCG Buying role
Ability to work at pace
Experience working with key stakeholders and supply management
Commercially sound with excellent ability to understand and interpret market information
Strong analytical and numerical skills
Ability to influence and negotiate at all levels
Strong interpersonal skills
Project Management
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent communication skills including presentations
Confident and energetic
Adaptable and flexible in approach
Experience with the “grey market” would be a bonus!
Red Door Recruitment is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Full details available on our website.
Please note due to the number of applications we often receive; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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