Buying Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Buying Assistant to support its Senior Buying team in Plymouth. This exciting role involves sourcing and managing product ranges, driving sales, and ensuring seamless implementation of new products in stores. The company prides itself on its commitment to staff development and offers a supportive environment for personal growth. If you have a passion for retail and possess excellent communication and organizational skills, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing company.

Benefits

Pension

Long Service Awards

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Knowledge of retail and commercial understanding is essential.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills are a priority.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Buying team to drive sales and achieve targets.
• Liaise with suppliers and monitor competitor activity.

Skills

Retail Knowledge

Commercial Understanding

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Microsoft Excel

Numerical/Analytical Skills

Education

Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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We are a Sunday Times Top Track 100 company and one of the UK 's fastest growing privately owned companies.

The Range has grown enormously since its inception in 1989, and now has over 200 stores nationwide. People are at the heart of our retail concept, and we want to invest in our staff and make the future extraordinary.

As a result of our expansion plans, and our continued ongoing success we are seeking a dynamic Buying Assistant to be based at our Head Office in Plymouth.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Buying team to drive sales, maximize profit and achieve stock and sales targets.
• Assist in sourcing, listing, managing and developing product ranges and promotional offers.
• Liaise with suppliers to manage ranges and maintain the product file.
• Monitor competitor activity.
• Research, compile and interpret data to formulate strategies as required.
• Ensure all relevant administrative, financial and system procedures are completed accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Produce regular information for, liaise with and provide support for stores.
• Liaise with our retail staff to ensure implementation of new ranges into stores happens seamlessly

Knowledge and Skills :

• A degree is preferred but not essential.
• You must be able to demonstrate knowledge of and an interest in retail.
• Excellent commercial understanding and communication skills are a priority.
• You will be committed and confident with strong administrative, organisational and prioritisation skills.
• You will be comfortable working both individually and with a team.
• You will have proficient written, numerical/analytical and PC skills.
• Confident with Microsoft Excel and capable of working with formulas and graphs

What we offer:

• Pension
• Long service awards
• Cycle to work scheme

Position: Permanent, Full-time

Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:45am – 17:30pm.