Group Junior Buyer - 12 months Fixed Term Contract

DFS Furniture; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent furniture retailer in the UK is seeking a Product Manager to ensure effective product setup and support market analysis. This role includes maintaining product development schedules, managing sign-off meetings, and assisting in negotiations. Candidates should be experienced in product management with a key focus on data accuracy, project timelines, and team collaboration. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in product management or related fields.
• Strong analytical skills and market knowledge.
• Capable of managing multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Own product set up and data entry accurately.
• Manage new product development timelines.
• Conduct competitor analysis and identify market opportunities.
• Prepare for product sign-off meetings and presentations.
• Coordinate product preparation for stakeholder meetings.
• Assist buyers in price negotiations.
• Ensure timely sample requests for photography.
• Train stores on new product launches.

Skills

Data entry accuracy

Competitor analysis

Project management

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Job description

Were home to DFS, Sofology, and The Sofa Delivery Company - three distinctive brands with a shared mission to bring great design and comfort into every home, affordably, responsibly, and sustainably.

At DFS Group, everyone plays a part. Whether youre supporting our brands or serving our customers, youre helping shape the future of furniture retail. Each brand has its own identity and creative direction, but were united by a culture that puts people and purpose at the heart of everything we do.

What will your day to day look like?

Full ownership of product set up, maintaining accurate data entry

Maintain the new product development critical path to ensure new product launches on time

Complete competitor comp shops and become an expert in market knowledge and identify product gaps and opportunities

Meeting preparation for all Product Sign Off meetings, including presentation and sample management

Management of product walk arounds and preparation for key meetings with other stakeholders such as marketing / creative

Support the Buyers & Senior Buyers with price negotiations

Ensure samples and swatches are requested on time for new product photography

Engage with stores and digital on new product launches by providing engagement training packs

Support the business on product queries