Junior Buyer

Green Man Gaming; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the video games industry is seeking a Junior Buyer to join their Trading Team. This entry-level role involves managing publisher relationships, optimizing merchandising strategies, and supporting senior team members in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have strong commercial acumen and excellent communication skills, with a passion for the gaming industry.

Benefits

Flexible working

22 days paid holiday per year

Sabbatical leave after 3 and 6 years

Company Share Option Plan

50% employee discount on games

Pension scheme

Additional perks and discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in eCommerce trading or merchandising.
• Stakeholder management experience.
• Experience in a fast-paced retail or industry environment.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships and manage Tier 2-4 publishers.
• Prepare site merchandising actions and create opportunities.
• Support senior members of the trading team.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Strong relationship skills

Attention to detail

Effective time management

Proactive work approach

Excellent communication

Problem-solving skills

Job description

About Green Man Gaming

Green Man Gaming is a multi-award-winning global retailer, publisher, distributor, and technology business in the video games industry. Working with the world's leading gaming brands, Green Man Gaming sells games to millions of customers across 195 countries via its market-leading eCommerce platform. This platform currently supports in excess of 1500 publishers and developers worldwide and stocks 10,000 titles.

Role Overview

An exciting opportunity to join the Trading Team as a Junior Buyer. The key purpose of this role is to support, maintain, and grow our digital games offer. If you thrive in a fast-paced and evolving digital video games landscape, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

Key Deliverables:

1. Build relationships and manage a selection of Tier 2-4 publishers, including new releases, campaigns, stock management, and negotiations.
2. Prepare site merchandising actions, including daily changes and creating merchandising opportunities.
3. Become a subject matter expert on internal processes/mechanics to optimize business synergies.
4. Support senior members of the trading team.
5. Own internal projects, such as bundles.
6. Deliver publisher requests, including reporting.

You Have

Skills:

• Commercial acumen
• Strong relationship skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks to a high standard
• High attention to detail
• Effective time management and prioritization
• Proactive work approach
• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• Good problem-solving skills and initiative

Experience:

• eCommerce trading or merchandising
• Stakeholder management
• Experience in a fast-paced retail or industry environment

Nice to Have:

• An interest in the entertainment industry, especially video games
• Previous industry experience (preferred but not essential)

Benefits

• Flexible working
• 22 days paid holiday per year, increasing with service
• Sabbatical leave after 3 and 6 years
• Company Share Option Plan
• 50% employee discount on games
• Pension scheme
• Additional perks and discounts

Additional Details

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting