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Why Work at Marks & Spencer?
Helping to deliver quality, value, and service to millions of customers daily is what sets M&S apart. We’re an inclusive, fast-moving company with a strong sense of purpose focused on doing right by everyone—colleagues, customers and stakeholders.
Here’s what makes working here truly rewarding:
- 25% colleague discount on all M&S products and third-party brands, available once probation is complete (applies to you and a member of your household).
- Competitive holiday allowance, with the option to buy additional days.
- Strong pension and life assurance to future-proof your finances.
- Tailored induction and ongoing training to support your growth from day one.
- Exclusive perks and savings via the M&S Choices portal.
- Market-leading family policies, including parental, adoption and neonatal leave.
- 24/7 wellbeing support, including virtual GP access and mental health services.
- One paid volunteer day annually to support a cause important to you.
What You’ll Do
As a key player in our EU Business Team, your responsibilities will include:
- Driving EU marketplace growth through strategic product launches and trading plans, ensuring sales, margin and profit targets are met. Optimise decisions with real-time data on stock, pricing, and promotions.
- Overseeing the full product lifecycle from strategic planning to execution.
- Leading and developing your team to deliver sustained departmental success.
- Collaborating on customer-focused strategies, ensuring go-to-market plans align with our values.
- Using data-driven insights to refine ranges, identify risks, and capitalise on opportunities.
- Ownership of product ranges with a focus on maximising sales and profit, while building global stakeholder relationships.
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Who You Are
This role is ideal for Assistant Buyers (Advanced) or those with equivalent experience, driven to grow a global business in a fast-paced environment.
You’ll bring:
- Expertise in assortment planning — aligning ranges with commercial goals.
- Strong communication skills, being both clear and influential.
- Execution mindset — managing product delivery end-to-end.
- Analytical prowess — translating data into informed decisions.
- Problem-solving ability — proactive and innovative with creative solutions.
- Relationship management — building trusted collaborations with colleagues and partners.
Everyone is welcome — regardless of background. We are committed to leading the future of retail with disruption, innovation, and a more conscientious approach. Embracing a flexible, collaborative culture, M&S offers exciting opportunities for growth, creativity and impact.
We remain bound by our Inclusion, Diversity & Equal Opportunities Policy, and foster an environment where every colleague can thrive at their best.
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About M&S
Heritage with a modern twist: Marks & Spencer has earned its reputation through groundbreaking firsts—now, it’s business as bold. We modernise retail while maintaining the heritage that inspires us.
Our ambitious International business has 433 stores across 56 territories in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, plus online sites in over 100 global markets. Owned wholly or in partnership, our international presence is growing faster than competitors.
We are small but driven — removing bureaucracy to foster entrepreneurial mindsets. With hands-on experience in international expansion, two-way mentoring drives us to drive better results.
A unique British brand blending heritage with innovation: being part of M&S means shaping history with impact—impacting 29+ million customers daily with excitement and purpose.
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- Hybrid working available — our work culture adapts to yours.
- Dismissal of passivity — if we’re ready to disrupt retail, we need your initiative.
- Investment in your growth; here, your best is reflected in ours.
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