_____________________
_______________________
_______________________
______________________
_______________________
______________________
____________________
_______________________
________________________
_____________________
No7 Assistant Trading ManagerContract: PermClosing date: 29th MayRecruitment Partner: David Hancock - [email protected] we are No7 Beauty Company is made up of five iconic brands - No7, Liz Earle, Soap & Glory, Botanics and Sleek MakeUP. We believe in creating the best in beauty for everyone - we're innovators with a passion for challenging perceptions with ground-breaking products, proven results and positive impact. We have built a reputation on scientific innovation, whilst being environmentally sustainable and socially responsible. We are an equal opportunity employer, empowering our team members to be their authentic selves as we share a culture where diversity, equity and inclusion are at the centre of everything we do. About the role The Assistant Trading Manager we're looking for is commercial and creative, with the ability to develop plans that exceed our customers' expectations and our financial targets and work with a cross functional team to deliver them excellently and enjoyably. The Assistant Trading Manager role is far broader than the typical buying role, working with more teams and working across a variety of projects. Maximise sales, profit and market share by building plans following the strategy and leading the execution of them across pricing, promotion, range, merchandising and marketing, ensuring all plans are tailored for the No7 customer Be known as the go to commercial contact for No7, owning daily, weekly and monthly trading plans, and how No7 shows up within Boots cross category activity Take responsibility for commercial processes, including sales and cost budgeting, forecasting and ongoing performance analysis and action planning Work cross functionally with a broad range of teams in Boots and No7 Beauty Company including Supply, Merchandising, Category Management, Finance, Brand, Marketing and Product teams to develop and deliver the very best plan possible for No7, always focussing on building strong, productive and enjoyable relationships across teams What you'll need to have Excellent commercial trading/ buying experience necessary, with knowledge of account management also helpful due to the breadth of internal and external teams you will interact with Honed commercial experience, with a clear understanding of factors that influence sales, profit and share and the ability and appetite to build plans that drive these metrics In-depth understanding of trading levers, confident in analysing data to derive insights and independently develop recommendations to drive performance Second to none ability to build relationships and work productively with a wide range of internal and external teams, confident in engaging, influencing and delivering results together Enthusiastic and excited to seek out opportunities, power through problems and deliver the very best experience for our customers and your colleagues It would be great if you also have Enthusiasm to seek out opportunities, power through problems and deliver the very best experience for our customers and your colleagues Our benefits Retirement Savings Plan Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay Discretionary annual bonus Generous discount on our own brands and partner businesses Flexible benefits scheme including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - go to working-here to find out more. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by No7 Beauty Company and may not be accurate. 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.If you'd like to get in touch to discuss this role, please feel free to e-mail me:
Contract: Permanent and Fixed Term Opportunities Recruitment Partner: Lizzy ParfittIn 2022 the Walgreens Boots Alliance Procurement Team was voted Procurement Team of the Year and was shortlisted for the 2023 Procurement Leaders Team of the Year and we'll continue to strive to deliver for our business. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the most respected, ambitious and dynamic teams in the industry.The team leads the thinking on procurement strategy and makes a real and valued difference to the organisation and our customers. Joining one of our 5 category teams (Supply Chain, Marketing, Property & FM, Professional Services or Technology) and reporting into one of our Category Directors, you will be part of a team of c.30 procurement professionals managing a substantial range of projects and ongoing stakeholder and supplier relationships, developing future partnerships, and challenging the status quo. About the role You will be a Procurement expert for Boots & No7 Beauty Company, based at our Nottingham Support Office, where you can interact with any internal stakeholders you might need to spend time with. This approach provides all team members with a lively environment that keeps us connected and supported. We believe that our Procurement team should not be desk-bound and should stay informed about their suppliers and industry developments so you'll be encouraged to get out of the office and learn from a variety of sources including from visiting your suppliers and attending industry events.The overriding responsibility is to deliver the best possible value to the business from 3rd party relationships within your assigned category by: Working with stakeholders (functional, procurement and supplier), to develop strategy and tactics for initiatives, providing thought leadership; identifying, creating and implementing initiatives to maximize value and ensuring ongoing management of existing supplier contracts and relationships. Leading the development, implementation and ongoing management of category strategies. Providing commercial leadership to stakeholders including senior executives Taking a role in the continuous evolution of the Boots procurement team What you'll need to have Ability to collaborate effectively in a Procurement role within a complex environment Confidence to offer credible commercial guidance in often complex scenarios. The personal drive to deliver at pace whilst working on a wide range of initiatives You are commercially astute with strong communication and negotiation skills and adept at applying a variety of commercial approaches to deliver real value to the businessNote: Relevant industry / market knowledge and category insights to provide knowledge-based challenge to stakeholders and suppliers alike will be sought for certain sub-categories but for most roles we will hire for attitude and aptitude to identify the best available talent for our team. Our benefits Boots Retirement Savings PlanDiscretionary annual bonusGenerous employee discountsEnhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a childFlexible benefits scheme including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and more.Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme. We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at rewards. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate. Why Boots At Boots, 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 change for the better. What's next If your application is successful, our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview and to answer any initial questions you have. If you have not been successful on this occasion, you will be notified by email. 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.#LI-Onsite