Web Buyer (Trainee)

TN United Kingdom; Worksop; 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. This role offers an opportunity to manage product categories, analyze market trends, and develop strategies for growth. Ideal candidates are passionate about retail, eager to learn, and ready to drive market opportunities.

Benefits

20% discount across all group brands

Access to Everlast Gyms

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Expand existing categories by introducing new products.
• Analyze market trends to stay ahead in online buying.
• Coordinate with teams to optimize sales.

Skills

Trend analysis

Market analysis

Product sourcing

Stock management

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, has grown from a small Maidenhead store to a global powerhouse, representing some of the world's most iconic brands.

The web buying team at Frasers Group focuses on expanding and managing online product categories and ranges. This role offers an opportunity to join a dynamic, rapidly growing team that influences market trends in e-commerce.

Details:

You will have control over your career at Frasers Group, with rewards for hard work and ample opportunities for advancement into management roles at your desired pace.

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

If yes, this role is for you.

As part of our Elevation strategy, we are investing £100M into digital growth to improve customer experience and support online expansion. You will be part of our commercial team, working on various aspects of the product lifecycle, including trend analysis, new product sourcing, stock management, and online and in-store product presentation.

This is an opportunity to own a product category and develop a commercial strategy for future growth.

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

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.
• Develop digital innovations within online purchasing and across the business.
• Coordinate with teams to optimize sales based on consumer purchasing trends.
• Review top-performing products and maximize their potential through stock and marketing strategies.
• Keep product catalogues updated, removing discontinued items and refreshing content as needed.
• Analyze product performance and adjust ordering budgets accordingly.

The role involves broad scope, from sports equipment to garden gear, requiring self-motivated candidates eager to own categories and drive market growth.

Who are you?

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

At Frasers Group, we value a flat organizational structure that supports career progression aligned with your ambitions. We seek individuals eager to learn and passionate about our principles:

• Think without limits and lead your team