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Location Hybrid: 1-2 days in the office/Support Centre on Hams Hall Distribution Park, Coleshill. Why The Works? We don't just sell products. We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play. You sell the paint that turns someone into an artist. You provide the book that unleashes an inner author. You supply the games that help bring families together. You give someone the puzzle book that reconnects someone with a late family member's memory. You never know who someone will become. So with your passion, and our products, you will help ignite the spark in helping people unleash their creativity, find new passions, hobbies, or rekindle fond memories. The unseen possibilities are limitless, and it all starts with you. Become a Merchandiser With a newly expanded Merchandising function, this role is an incredible opportunity to really help to shape our future buying and merchandising structure and the way we deal with our stock. Reporting to the Merchandising Manager, you will play a key role in our Supply Chain function. Your Mission Oversee timely delivery of stock into the warehouse, to maximise availability in line with agreed KPI's and timelines for all channels. Ensure on-time delivery through supporting the achievement of merchandising milestones within the critical path, ensuring any issues are resolved or raised where appropriate, and negotiating confidently with suppliers accordingly. Work within stock budgets to ensure stock is maintained throughout the year at the correct levels, particularly through peak periods including new product range launches, Christmas, promotion periods. Accountable for order management in line with agreed parameters and critical path. Own and manage category/range & SKU level forecasts to ensure sales, stock holding, margin and availability is optimised. Able to maintain and update the WSSI and line card management and will have had exposure to OTB and budget management. Plan and present product ranges alongside Buyer (with support of Senior merchandiser), with considerations of budget, space, ranking, buy quantities and intake phasing. Review attribute analysis to support range reviews and promotional analysis providing clear recommendations. Review weekly trading performance to identify issues and opportunities, providing clear actions to maximise profitability. Deliver the sales in line with budget and agreed strategy. Coach and develop of direct reports to potentialise performance. Skills/Behaviours That Will Set You Apart Strong numerical skills and ability to analyse and interpret data with recommendations. Experience of working in a fast-paced trading environment Currently a Merchandiser, or a Junior Merchandiser looking for your next challenge, able to demonstrate experience of forecasting and updating a WSSI. Evidence of developing and training in your current role Demonstrate commercial and financial awareness Be a team-player and be able to work equally as well on your own Our PERKS really are 'The Works' 25% Colleague Discount! -Plus, exclusive Double Discount days! MyWorks - Access exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utilities deals, tech and more! Holiday - 33 days including bank holidays. Holiday Purchase - Purchase an additional 5 days Can-Do Academy - Grow your skills and career with instant access to further training and development in areas that interest you. Wagestream - Claim early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them - for when 'life' happens! Share Scheme - Unleash your inner Monopoly mogul and own a piece of The Works! 24/7 support for you and your family - Through our partnership with the Retail Trust who provide an Employee Assistance Programme and so much more! Healthcare Cash Plan - To support your everyday healthcare costs And loads more! - Long Service Awards, pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work and optional charity giving. Our Purpose To inspire reading. learning, creativity and play - making lives more fulfilled. Our Values We are Crafty We are Caring We are Can-do We Listen. We Care Each year, we run an anonymous colleague engagement survey. This is so important for us to hear your feedback and suggestions. We want to know what's going great, and what needs a couple of tweaks to help make The Works the best place you've ever worked! You'll have opportunity to help give us that direction. Promoting Diversity, Inclusion, and Applying Reasonable Adjustments At The Works, we are proud to have an inclusive culture where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. Our roles are open to all, including under-represented groups such as ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, carers & members of the LGBTQ community (including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans, non-binary, or use another term). We are open to discussing part-time and flexible working and, where possible, will try to support this. If you need reasonable adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us and we'll be happy to help!
We are Bloomberg Enterprise Data - fast paced, innovative and expanding! We partner closely with our clients, taking time to understand their unique businesses and individual data and financial technology (FinTech) needs. Our endless selection of datasets, covering all asset types, with multiple delivery technologies and flexible scheduling enables our clients to get exactly the data they need, when they need it, in the format they prefer. Put simply, our award-winning data powers the capital markets. What is the Real-Time Pricing business at Bloomberg? Bloomberg's real-time pricing business is a market leader in the fixed income universe and is supported by a variety of pricing options available on the Bloomberg Terminal as well as distributed directly to clients. IBVAL Front Office (IBVL) is the newest pricing source built to support real-time trading and the growing adoption of trading automation. IBVAL Front Office uses a machine learning model that ingests trade and quote data sources in near real time to produce high quality pricing and consistent coverage across the liquidity spectrum. This pricing source is distinct from but complementary to Bloomberg's leading evaluated pricing service, BVAL. In addition to supporting IBVAL, there would be responsibilities covering pricing sources like BGN (Bloomberg Generic Pricing), CBBT (Composite Bloomberg Bond Trader), and BMRK (Benchmark) which are all streaming pricing throughout the day. We are known for: Cutting edge pricing methodologies that aid clients in the full investment lifecycle Pricing data provided how and when clients want it Legendary customer support The most respected capital markets firms across the globe are Bloomberg Pricing clients, and we continue to grow annually. The Role: Real-time Pricing Analysts are pricing experts responsible for employing relevant, innovative, and leading-edge valuation models that leverage Bloomberg's in-house analytics to provide high-quality data for the front office, middle office, and operations. We are seeking a pricing specialist with a deep knowledge of the Fixed Income markets, with a focus on GSAC (Governments, Supranationals, Agencies, and Corporates). The team consists of capital market professionals with extensive and varied experiences, including former traders, portfolio managers, and research analysts. We'll trust you to: Support the real time pricing business across product, sales and clients Work closely with the AI modeling team and core engineering team to develop automation processes to ensure the highest quality product can be delivered to clients Work closely with other BVAL team members, Business Development, and Engineering to develop innovative tools to ensure quality and coverage across global markets Partner with Sales in presenting the pricing services to prospective and existing clients Discuss markets, AI pricing models, and pricing questions with colleagues and clients You'll need to have: 5 years of trading, portfolio management, securities valuations or research experience within cash bond universe in capital markets for either a buyside or sellside firm or vendor Demonstrated experience in technology solutions that support fixed income workflows across front, middle and or back office as well as experience learning and navigating complex systems, including databases and analytical models Proven proficiency in Python, Microsoft Excel, VBA, SQL, and data modeling Shown ability to articulate complex valuation models in a clear and concise manner with internal and external constituents We'd love to see: Client facing experience in a sales, account management or Go-To-Market role Experience in Agile or Kanban environments Experience with digital distribution technologies Please note we use years of experience as a guide, but we will certainly consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills vital for the role. If this sounds like you, please apply! If this sounds like you: Apply if you think we're a good match! We'll get in touch with you to let you know what the next steps are.Bloomberg is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, parental or caring status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or parental leave, protected veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Bloomberg is a disability inclusive employer. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for the recruitment process. If you would prefer to discuss this confidentially, please email . Alternatively, you can get support from our disability partner EmployAbility, please contact or .uk
You have an understanding of the drivers behind market moving stories and events. You're a solution-finder, with a real passion for providing exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment. With a desire to build a career in a client-facing role, you understand the importance of credibility and building relationships! What is the role? You will start by completing our comprehensive Analytics & Sales training program, covering all aspects of the financial markets: industry principles, market players and asset classes - while teaching you all there is to know about the functionality and analytical tools Bloomberg has to offer! You will join one of our Analytics teams, delivering exceptional customer support to our clients by providing fast and accurate solutions to their queries, while continuing to develop your knowledge through asset class and workflow specialist training. There are multiple opportunities to further your career across the department or the company, with the option to take on a more specialised support role within our Advanced Specialist teams, or move into our Enterprise Sales Team. Analytics We provide 24/7 support for Bloomberg Professional Service users all over the world and across multiple industries. Reaching us via our 'Instant Bloomberg' chat system, clients access unparalleled customer service where we answer their questions and help them maximize the value of Bloomberg's products. On any given day we respond to over 12,000 queries in more than 15 languages. Bloomberg is constantly innovating and Analytics plays a key role in ensuring clients are educated on new products and enhancements by proactively working closely with them to upskill them through technology, and delivering on-site training and seminars. We also work in conjunction with Enterprise Sales to deliver on strategic initiatives, supporting product roll-out and onboarding clients. We want to ensure our clients are making the most of our service and using tools and features that allow them to work smarter. You have the option to specialise within either an asset class or perhaps one of our Enterprise Solution Products such as our Order Management Systems, Electronic Trading Platforms or Portfolio Management tools. Sales In Sales, we're the face of Bloomberg for our clients. Consultative and entrepreneurial, we manage client relationships, whilst striving to continually grow our revenue by identifying new business opportunities. We spend our time with our clients, understanding their business goals and outpacing their expectations. Guided by curiosity and purpose, we work to understand their workflows and present them with the most appropriate solutions across our range of enterprise offerings. We're discovering new business leads by making prospecting calls and networking. We demonstrate how Bloomberg's product offering will help our clients make the best investment/trading/business decisions, making their day to day business smoother and more profitable. You need to have: Availability to start in the first half of 2024 A Bachelor's degree (or above) or relevant work experience Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills A demonstrable interest in financial markets and the aspiration to work in the financial services industry The resilience to learn and adapt quickly in a dynamic environment Real ambition to pursue a client-facing career Outstanding communication skills (both written and verbal) We'd love to see: Interest in technology and coding skills We are committed to hiring the best and brightest talent at Bloomberg and we do provide visa sponsorship for this role. However, each case is reviewed on an individual basis. Apply if you think we're a good match. We'll get in touch to let you know what the next steps are! Please note this is a two stage application process, following the submission of your candidate details you will receive an email with directions to complete an online assessment. Your application will not be complete until you have submitted the assessment. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Bloomberg is a disability inclusive employer. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for the recruitment process. If you would prefer to discuss this confidentially, please email (Americas), (Europe, the Middle East and Africa), or (Asia-Pacific), based on the region you are submitting an application for. Alternatively, you can get support from our disability partner EmployAbility, please contact or .uk
Location Hybrid: 1-2 days in the office/Support Centre on Hams Hall Distribution Park, Coleshill. Why The Works? We don't just sell products. We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play. You sell the paint that turns someone into an artist. You provide the book that unleashes an inner author. You supply the games that help bring families together. You give someone the puzzle book that reconnects someone with a late family member's memory. You never know who someone will become. So with your passion, and our products, you will help ignite the spark in helping people unleash their creativity, find new passions, hobbies, or rekindle fond memories. The unseen possibilities are limitless, and it all starts with you. Become a Merchandiser With a newly expanded Merchandising function, this role is an incredible opportunity to really help to shape our future buying and merchandising structure and the way we deal with our stock. Reporting to the Merchandising Manager, you will play a key role in our Supply Chain function. Your Mission Oversee timely delivery of stock into the warehouse, to maximise availability in line with agreed KPI's and timelines for all channels. Ensure on-time delivery through supporting the achievement of merchandising milestones within the critical path, ensuring any issues are resolved or raised where appropriate, and negotiating confidently with suppliers accordingly. Work within stock budgets to ensure stock is maintained throughout the year at the correct levels, particularly through peak periods including new product range launches, Christmas, promotion periods. Accountable for order management in line with agreed parameters and critical path. Own and manage category/range & SKU level forecasts to ensure sales, stock holding, margin and availability is optimised. Able to maintain and update the WSSI and line card management and will have had exposure to OTB and budget management. Plan and present product ranges alongside Buyer (with support of Senior merchandiser), with considerations of budget, space, ranking, buy quantities and intake phasing. Review attribute analysis to support range reviews and promotional analysis providing clear recommendations. Review weekly trading performance to identify issues and opportunities, providing clear actions to maximise profitability. Deliver the sales in line with budget and agreed strategy. Coach and develop of direct reports to potentialise performance. Skills/Behaviours That Will Set You Apart Strong numerical skills and ability to analyse and interpret data with recommendations. Experience of working in a fast-paced trading environment Currently a Merchandiser, or a Junior Merchandiser looking for your next challenge, able to demonstrate experience of forecasting and updating a WSSI. Evidence of developing and training in your current role Demonstrate commercial and financial awareness Be a team-player and be able to work equally as well on your own ?? 25% Colleague Discount! -Plus, exclusive Double Discount days! ??MyWorks - Access exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utilities deals, tech and more! ?? Holiday 33 days including bank holidays. ?? Holiday Purchase - Purchase an additional 5 days ? Can-Do Academy - Grow your skills and career with instant access to further training and development in areas that interest you. ?? Wagestream - Claim early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them for when life' happens! ? Share Scheme - Unleash your inner Monopoly mogul and own a piece of The Works! ??24/7 support for you and your family - Through our partnership with the Retail Trust who provide an Employee Assistance Programme and so much more! ?? Healthcare Cash Plan To support your everyday healthcare costs ?? And loads more! Long Service Awards, pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work and optional charity giving. Our Purpose To inspire reading. learning, creativity and play - making lives more fulfilled. Our Values We are Crafty We are Caring We are Can-do We Listen. We Care Each year, we run an anonymous colleague engagement survey. This is so important for us to hear your feedback and suggestions. We want to know what's going great, and what needs a couple of tweaks to help make The Works the best place you've ever worked! You'll have opportunity to help give us that direction. Promoting Diversity, Inclusion, and Applying Reasonable Adjustments At The Works, we are proud to have an inclusive culture where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. Our roles are open to all, including under-represented groups such as ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, carers & members of the LGBTQ community (including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans, non-binary, or use another term). We are open to discussing part-time and flexible working and, where possible, will try to support this. If you need reasonable adjustments to apply for this role, please contact and we'll be happy to help! #LIHybrid