Retail Buying Admin Apprentice — Merchandising & Data

DFDS; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance cover

Contributory pension scheme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests

Job summary

DFDS is seeking a Retail Buying Administration Apprentice to join the Duty-Free team, supporting commercial strategy, pricing, data accuracy, and sales analysis to improve onboard shops and eCommerce.

You will collaborate with Category Managers, Marketing, Operations and suppliers, build relationships, maintain product data and assist in promotions while developing your buying career in retail.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal English skills.
• Excellent IT proficiency and good working knowledge of Excel.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support Duty-Free team in delivering commercial strategy and targets.
• Coordinate supplier visits and support commercial projects and merchandising initiatives.
• Maintain accurate product master data, pricing and e-commerce information across systems.
• Produce and analyse weekly and monthly sales, category and promotional reports; identify trends and opportunities.
• Coordinate promotional activity across onboard retail and e-commerce channels and monitor competitor pricing.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Job description

DFDS is seeking a Retail Buying Administration Apprentice to join the Duty-Free team, supporting commercial strategy, pricing, data accuracy, and sales analysis to improve onboard shops and eCommerce.

You will collaborate with Category Managers, Marketing, Operations and suppliers, build relationships, maintain product data and assist in promotions while developing your buying career in retail.