Web Buyer (Trainee)

TN United Kingdom; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retail is seeking a Trainee Commercial Web Manager to join their dynamic team in Shirebrook. This role offers the opportunity to expand product categories, analyze market trends, and drive digital innovation. Ideal candidates are passionate about retail, eager to learn, and ready to capitalize on market opportunities for growth.

Benefits

20% discount across all group brands

Access to Everlast Gyms

Qualifications

• Self-motivated candidates eager to take ownership of categories.
• Enjoy identifying trends and spotting new product opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Expand existing categories by introducing new products.
• Analyze market trends to stay ahead in online buying.
• Drive digital innovation within online purchasing.

Skills

Passion for retail

Trend identification

Consumer focus

Job description

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Job title: Trainee Commercial Web Manager

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

Frasers Group, established in 1982 as a small store in Maidenhead, has grown into a global powerhouse with a collection of the world’s most iconic brands.

Our web buying team is responsible for expanding new and existing categories online. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic, rapidly growing team that influences market trends across our e-commerce platforms.

Role details:

At Frasers Group, your future is in your hands. Hard work is rewarded, and there are ample opportunities for progression into a commercial management role at your desired pace.

• Interested in working with products in sports, leisure, and fashion?
• Want to learn how to present the right products to the right audience at the right time?
• Ambitious to grow within a global, fast-paced commercial team?

If yes, this role is for you.

As part of our Elevation strategy, we are investing £100M into digital growth to enhance customer experience and support online expansion. You will join our commercial team, focusing on various aspects of the product lifecycle, including market trends, product performance, procurement from third-party brands, and stock management—both online and in-store.

This role offers the chance to own a product category and develop a commercial strategy for its 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

Key responsibilities:

• Expand existing categories by introducing new products and building relationships with brands like Nike, Under Armour, Calvin Klein, and Hugo Boss.
• Meet with established and emerging brands to discover new categories.
• Analyze market trends to stay ahead in online buying.
• Drive digital innovation within online purchasing and across the business.
• Coordinate with teams to optimize sales based on consumer purchase trends.
• Review top-performing products and maximize their potential through stock or marketing strategies.
• Maintain up-to-date product catalogs, removing discontinued lines and refreshing content as needed.
• Analyze product performance and adjust ordering budgets accordingly.

The role involves broadening our e-commerce offerings across various categories, from sports equipment to garden supplies. We seek self-motivated candidates eager to take ownership of categories and maximize market growth.

Who are you?

• Passionate about retail and consumer-focused products.
• Enjoy identifying trends and spotting new product opportunities.
• Aim to capitalize on market opportunities and be first-to-market with new products and brands.

At Frasers Group, we value a flat organizational structure that allows rapid career progression for those willing to learn and show ambition.

Our principles (values):

• Think without limits and lead the team forward