Museum Retail Buyer: Product & Planning Innovator

ROYAL ARMOURIES MUSEUM; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national museum in Leeds is seeking an innovative Assistant Buyer to enhance its retail offerings. The ideal candidate will have retail buying experience, strong communication skills, and a knack for identifying market trends. You will engage in product development and contribute to strategies aimed at boosting revenue. This role requires multitasking and strategic thinking to maintain the high standards expected at the museum.

Benefits

Bonus scheme based on commercial targets

Discounts on bicycles via Bike2Work

Free EAP services

Company sick pay scheme

Discounted staff car parking

25% off staff shop

10% off food in on-site café

Pension scheme with max employer contribution of 9%

Access to free online learning

Qualifications

• Proven ability to identify emerging trends.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Capacity to handle multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support product development initiatives in a retail setting.
• Contribute to seasonal revenue-boosting initiatives.
• Analyse performance data to improve future sales.

Skills

Retail buying experience

Negotiation

Supplier relationship development

Merchandising and planning

Managing ePos systems

Participating in stocktakes

Achieving targets

Job description

A national museum in Leeds is seeking an innovative Assistant Buyer to enhance its retail offerings. The ideal candidate will have retail buying experience, strong communication skills, and a knack for identifying market trends. You will engage in product development and contribute to strategies aimed at boosting revenue. This role requires multitasking and strategic thinking to maintain the high standards expected at the museum.