Web Buyer (Trainee)

Frasers Group; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Frasers Group is seeking a Trainee Commercial Web Manager for a full-time opportunity within their dynamic e-commerce team. This role offers the chance to manage product lifecycle activities, develop growth strategies, and immerse yourself in a fast-expanding retail environment, capitalizing on market trends and product opportunities.

Benefits

20% discount across all group brands

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Passionate about retail and consumer-led products.
• Enjoy identifying trends and spotting new opportunities.
• Driven to capitalize on market opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Expanding product categories and building brand relationships.
• Analyzing market trends to stay competitive.
• Collaborating to optimize sales based on consumer trends.

Skills

Trend Analysis

Product Procurement

Market Analysis

Job description

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Job title: Trainee Commercial Web Manager

Location: Shirebrook, Mansfield, UK
Type: Full-time, Early Careers program

Frasers Group, founded in 1982 as a small store in Maidenhead, has grown into a global powerhouse with iconic brands. Our web buying team is responsible for growing online categories and product ranges, providing an opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-growing e-commerce team that influences market trends.

The details:

You will control your future at Frasers Group, with rewards for hard work and ample opportunities for progression into management roles at your desired pace.

• Interested in working with products in sports, leisure, and fashion?
• Want to learn about presenting the right products to the right audience at the right time?
• Aspiring to grow within a global, fast-expanding commercial team?

If yes, this role is for you.

As part of our £100M digital growth investment, you'll join our commercial team managing product lifecycle activities, including trend analysis, product procurement from third-party brands like Nike, Under Armour, Calvin Klein, Hugo Boss, and stock management for online and in-store platforms. You'll own a product area, developing strategies for future growth.

Salary: £22,000 + 20% discount across all group brands and Everlast Gyms
Start date: Immediate, with ongoing intakes throughout 2021 and 2022
Location: Shirebrook HQ

What will you be doing?

• Expanding existing categories with new products and building relationships with brands.
• Discovering new categories through meetings with established and emerging brands.
• Analyzing market trends to stay ahead in online buying.
• Developing digital innovations within online purchasing and broader business areas.
• Collaborating with teams to optimize sales based on consumer purchase trends.
• Reviewing top-performing products to maximize their potential through stock or marketing strategies.
• Keeping product catalogs updated, removing discontinued lines, and refreshing content.
• Analyzing product performance and adjusting budgets accordingly.

The role involves expanding our e-commerce offerings across various categories, from sports equipment to garden products, requiring self-motivated candidates eager to own categories and drive market growth.

Who are you?

• Passionate about retail and consumer-led product organizations.
• Enjoy identifying trends and spotting new product opportunities.
• Driven to capitalize on market opportunities and be first-to-market.

We pride ourselves on a flat organizational structure that supports career progression aligned with your ambitions. There are numerous growth opportunities for passionate learners.

Our principles (values):

• Think without limits and lead your team forward.