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About the Company
Our client is one of the UK’s leading and fastest growing operators in the gift and gadget industry. This company opened its first store in 2002 and, over the next few years, established its position in the niche gadget and gifting retail sector. The business has subsequently grown both organically and through a series of acquisitions and now has unrivalled reach into its market through retail stores nationwide, multiple ecommerce channels and wholesale distribution to some of the UK’s top retail brands.
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Buying, the Junior Buyer is responsible for domestically sourcing products for all Gift Universe channels.
The Junior Buyer is also responsible for directly managing the Buying Administrator and the dropship range.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
Product
- Source domestic product for all the business channels for own product categories in line with buying/SEO strategy
- Analyse weekly trading reports to identify opportunities at both product & category level and own the economic model of own product categories.
- Negotiate Exclusivity and first to market opportunities on key products
- Maintain & develop good relationships with supplier base, be constantly looking for improvement in payment terms, marketing contributions & retro rebates
- Check web listings for new lines are strong/showcase the products features well
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Team
- Deputise for Head of Buying where needed (Monday trade, Digital, Marketing)
- Support and develop the Buying Administrator, ensuring they are achieving their budgeted sales and margins for the dropship category
- In the absence of the Buying Administrator, ensure cover is in place with the Merchandising Administrator and that key buying tasks can be covered.
- Work closely with merchandising team to monitor stock levels, slow sellers, and promotional activity.
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Market
- Attend UK and international trade shows/comic cons/previews
- Regularly review competitor’s product ranges (in stores and online) to identify any missing opportunities and ensure we are price competitive in the market.
- Regularly review competitor’s social media platforms to identify any missing opportunities and ensure we are price competitive in the market.
- Monthly store visits and feedback to the team
About You
- Can commute to the office in Dorking
- A degree.
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritise and manage your own workload
- Able to work well with multiple teams
- Strong interest in the retail space
- Excellent communication skills
- Fast learner with a capacity to work independently
- Excellent written and skills
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