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 role involves managing publisher relationships, supporting merchandising efforts, and contributing to internal projects. Ideal candidates will have eCommerce experience and strong relationship management skills, thriving in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

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 discounts and perks

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with Tier 2-4 publishers.
• Prepare site merchandising actions and manage stock.
• Support senior members of the trading team.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Relationship management

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Problem-solving

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 and help deliver, maintain, and grow our digital games offer. If you thrive in a fast-paced and changing landscape of digital video games, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

Key Deliverables

• Build relationships and manage a selection of Tier 2-4 publishers, including new releases, campaign, stock management, and daily negotiations.
• Prepare site merchandising actions (daily changes, creating merchandising opportunities).
• Become a subject matter expert on key internal processes/mechanics to aid the best synergies across the business.
• Support senior members of the trading team.
• Own internal projects (e.g., bundles).
• Deliver publisher requests (e.g., reporting).

You Have

Skills

• Commercial acumen.
• Strong relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks to a high standard.
• High attention to detail.
• Effective time management by setting and achieving priorities and deadlines.
• Proactive work approach.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Good problem-solving skills and initiative to resolve issues.

Experience

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

Nice to Have

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

Benefits

We Offer:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• 22 days of paid holiday per year (excluding bank holidays), increasing with length of service.
• Sabbatical leave after 3 and 6 years of employment.
• Company share option plan.
• 50% employee discount on games.
• Pension scheme.
• Additional discounts and perks.