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Assistant Buying ManagerClosing date: 11th July 2024Permanent & Fixed Term Opportunities availableRecruitment Partner - David Hancock - [email protected] the role Here at Boots, we're always on the lookout for great talent! We have exciting opportunities across a variety of Categories within our Support Office teams based in Nottingham.Our Assistant Buying Managers work at pace, building excellent relationships. You'll be able to demonstrate great team management skills and deliver the best opportunities for Boots. You'll implement the commercial strategy across your categories and deliver the best possible results against this ambition.Aspects of the role include: Financial management including budgeting and forecasting and end to end profit and lossCreating and implementing annual plans centred around traditional levers of pricing, promotion, and new product developmentOwnership of supplier relationsGrowing Sales profit and market share, ensuring a true omnichannel experience Responsibility for category strategy What you'll need to have Influencing and problem-solving skills and the ability to build a broad and diverse networkNegotiation experienceFinancial acumen and awarenessCommercially focussed approachExcellent prioritisation and organisational skillsAbility to interpret data and generate insights to inform decisions Use initiative to create and seek out solutions.Work as part of a team and build cross functional relationships. It would be great if you also have Previous experience in a commercial trading or buying roleRetail Experience Our benefits Boots Retirement Savings PlanEnhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave payDiscretionary annual bonusGenerous employee discountsFlexible benefits scheme including discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes, holiday buying and much more. We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you; click here to view our full list of company benefits (all rewards and benefits are subject to change and eligibility). Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate. Why Boots We're always looking for people who care; people who go the extra mile to change things for the better. You'll be joining a company that is evolving and always looking to improve. We foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, it's with you, we can change for the better. To find out more about life and careers at Boots, click here What's next Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best
The importance of your role. This is your chance to be part of something a bit different. You'll help our stores become even more successful. Working closely with the General Manager and your team, you'll help make our customers feel good and we think that's a really great opportunity.It's an opportunity to develop your career with us. As a Deputy Manager you are able to build on your retail and commercial experience, and add to your management expertise in one of our key Flagships stores. From healthcare to beauty, we keep our customers coming back and make them feel good. With a passion for customer care and sales, you'll make sure our customers get a great shopping experience.The Deputy Manger role firmly supports our future talent pipeline, therefore, flexibility is a key requirement for interested candidates. What you'll be doing day to day. Make the shop floor your own, get to know our teams, sales and operations. Consider what can we do better?' and opportunities we could be missing out on. This will set Boots apart from other retailers.Lead the sales and performance of your store, whilst keeping our customers close to heart. As an ambassador for our Boots brand you'll be passionate about helping us work towards becoming the world's best pharmacy led health and beauty retailer. Inspire and motivate your teams with your love for great customer care. You'll really drive the success of your store, and help make our customer's look and feel better. How will you do it? Know our business. Use your commercial and retail expertise, and be flexible with your approach to new business ideas keeping our customers in mind. Get to know our teams find out what they like and what they want to see change.Be on the lookout for business trends and opportunities to drive our business into the future.Spot talent when you see it. Guide your team by building really great relationships, with your Assistant Manager and with your local area as a Boots ambassadorThere's also a range of fantastic benefits for you, not to mention great in store discounts and a generous salary. What you'll need to have. You will need a strong knowledge of the Boots business, you will also be required to have strong operational and people leaderships skills. We're looking for really great people, with a friendly personality. It's all about working together as one great team after all it's our people that are at the heart of our business. It's a fantastic opportunity to add to your own development, and a chance to learn more about us as a business. It could open up even more opportunities with us. You'll need to have lots of retail management and commercial experience, with really great customer service skills.
Assistant Managers (2ICs) are responsible for assisting and deputising for the Store Manager to ensure the smooth running of the department and team. The Assistant Manager will, therefore, need to make certain that standards of customer satisfaction are maintained at all times thus ensuring revenue is optimised. Our Assistant Managers have a passion for our products, are full of energy and drive to get things done, motivate their teams and drive performance, build great people, keep our customers at the heart of everything they do and have an entrepreneurial spirit. An experienced career focused, ambitious and determined person will have the potential to grow from this Assistant Store Manager position to further career prospects within Harvey Norman. A hardworking, conscientious, and self-motivated person will fit into this strong leadership role. YOUR PROFILE: Action oriented, and results driven - Engaged and full of energy and drive to get things done. Motivate others - creating a culture and environment in which others want to do their best, you drive performance and encourages loyalty, pride, and engagement within the business. Manage with courage - provides open, honest, constructive feedback in a timely manner and confidently addresses any problems directly. Customer focused - Understanding that great customer service is not a one-size fits all proposition and that excellence is about doing ordinary things extraordinarily well. Identify & develop talent - understand the strengths of the people in your team and create development plans for each of your direct reports. Manages time and prioritises - use your time effectively and efficiently to concentrate your efforts on the most important priorities which deliver results. YOUR QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE: Strong Leader of People. Sales and Performance Coaching. Hardworking, Conscientious and Self Motivated. Problem Solver/Analytical. Strong Sales Experience. Industry and product knowledge in any of the categories sold by Harvey Norman such as furniture, interiors, cooking, technology, and appliances is preferred - but not essential. WHY PEOPLE JOIN US: We're dynamic and growing! Fun, high energy work environment Culture of developing and promoting from within the company Our entrepreneurial spirit BENEFITS 28 days annual leave (pro rata). Ongoing training and development opportunities. Generous staff discounts. Generous commission system. Birthday Day off (1 year service applies). Incremental annual leave in accordance with long service. Long service award. Additional Information: We need employees to be flexible about when they work, covering store opening hours, including days, evenings, weekends and public holidays.