Web Buyer (Trainee)

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

Job summary

A leading retail company is looking for a Trainee Commercial Web Manager to join their team in Shirebrook. Ideal candidates should be passionate about retail and eager to spot new product opportunities. Responsibilities include managing product categories, analyzing market trends, and developing growth strategies. The role offers a salary of £22,000 with additional benefits including a discount across all group brands. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals seeking a challenging yet rewarding career in a global commercial team.

Benefits

20% discount across all group brands

Access to Everlast Gyms

Qualifications

• Enjoy identifying trends and spotting new product opportunities.
• Aligned with principles of proactive action and confidence.

Responsibilities

• Expanding existing categories with new products.
• Analyzing market trends for online buying.
• Taking ownership of categories to maximize growth.

Skills

Passionate about retail

Trend identification

Consumer-led product focus

Desire to learn and progress

Job description

Company Description

Job title: Trainee Commercial Web Manager

Location: Shirebrook, Mansfield, UK

Full-time

Type of programme: Early Careers

Frasers Group started as a small store in Maidenhead in 1982 and grew to become a global powerhouse. We are now a collection of the world’s most iconic brands.

The Frasers Group web buying team is responsible for the growth of new and existing categories and product ranges online. This is your opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-growing team that drives market trends across our e-commerce function.

Details

You will control your future at Frasers Group; hard work will be rewarded, and there are plenty of opportunities to progress into a commercial management role at your desired pace.

Are you interested in working with a variety of products within the sport, leisure, and fashion sectors?

Would you like to learn more about getting the right products in front of the right people at the right time?

Do you have the ambition to progress in a rapidly growing global commercial team?

If so, this role is for you.

As part of our Elevation strategy, we are investing £100M into the digital growth of the business to enhance customer experience and support growth across our online channels. You will join our commercial team, focusing on various aspects of the product lifecycle, including product trends & performance, buying from third-party brands, and ensuring stock is replenished online in the right volumes, at the right price, in the right places, and at the right times. This role will involve managing these activities for our online platforms as well as in-store.

With increased online purchasing demand, this is your opportunity to own a product area and develop a commercial strategy 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 by introducing new products and building relationships with brands like Nike, Under Armour, Calvin Klein, and Hugo Boss.
• Meeting with well-known and emerging brands to discover new categories.
• Analyzing market trends to stay ahead in online buying.
• Developing digital innovations within online purchasing and across the business.
• Coordinating with teams to optimize sales through trend analysis.
• Reviewing top-performing products and maximizing their potential via stock or marketing strategies.
• Updating brand product catalogs, removing discontinued lines, and refreshing content.
• Analyzing product performance and adjusting budgets accordingly.
• Taking ownership of categories to expand our e-commerce offerings, from sports equipment to garden gear, aiming to maximize market growth.

Who are you?

• Passionate about retail and consumer-led product organizations.
• Enjoy identifying trends and spotting new product opportunities.
• Aim to capitalize on market opportunities and be first-to-market.
• Driven by a desire to learn and progress within a flat organizational structure.
• Aligned with our principles: Think without limits, act promptly, own your role, and have confidence in your abilities.