Category Buyer

NXT Recruitment LTD; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retailer partnered with NXT Recruitment is looking for a Category Buyer to lead brand collaborations and trade strategies. This permanent full-time role requires strong commercial acumen, exceptional communication skills, and a history of driving revenue. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are looking to achieve ambitious sales targets, apply today!

Qualifications

• A history of achieving performance targets and driving revenue.
• Strong commercial acumen and business insight.
• Proficiency in developing effective trading strategies.

Responsibilities

• Leading a category, managing brand collaborations, and optimising supply chain operations.
• Having full financial accountability for the category, including sales and margin management.
• Spearheading the development and execution of pricing strategies.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Verbal communication

Written communication

Trading strategies

Data analysis

Job description

Catagory Buyer

NXT is proud to be working in partnership with an award-winning retailer as we recruit for a Category Buyer.

Job Type: Permanent
Hours:Full-time (Monday to Friday)
Salary:£28,275 + quarterly bonuses

The role:
You will be responsible for leading a category, managing brand collaborations, devising trading strategies, and optimising inventory and supply chain operations. To excel in this role, you must be commercially driven with great communication skills and enjoy building and maintaining relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.

Key aspects:

• Having full financial accountability for the category, encompassing sales, margin, stock management, and supplier agreements
• Spearheading the development and execution of pricing strategies
• Nurturing robust relationships with existing partners and onboarding new collaborators
• Leveraging data and insights to enhance P&L efficiencies
• Managing the product portfolio across online and offline channels
• Achieving ambitious Sales and Margin Targets
• Creating and implementing commercial product strategies

Personal Criteria

• A history of achieving performance targets and driving revenue
• Strong commercial acumen and business insight
• Proficiency in developing effective trading strategies aligned with overarching business goals
• Adaptability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Exceptional written and verbal communication capabilities
• A positive, driven, and dynamic demeanor
• Expertise in product lifecycle management
• A relentless focus on achieving business sales objectives

Apply today or for more information, please contact Simon Kean on01228 812585 or email [e-mail]

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