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Buying Assistant Contract: Fixed Term Contract/Secondment Opportunities Closing date: 31st March 2024 Recruitment Partner: David Hancock About the role Our Category team are at the heart of our business and play a critical role creating compelling reasons for customers to shop at Boots. They are a dynamic team, working to deliver a differentiated, competitive and customer led range in store. The team are accountable for delivering the sales and profit budget using the key levers of range, price, promotions and distribution to delight our customers enabling them to feel good'. Contribute to the delivery of customer promotions in store by setting up campaign offers such as 3 for 2, Half Price, on the Boots SAP system. Working with other teams such as the marketing and pricing team to ensure set ups are right first time. Confirm promotional funding with suppliers ensuring this is logged correctly on a tracker so it can be invoiced. Check invoice calculations and work with the Trading Process team to raise the correct amounts. Help the assistant category manager to review competitor pricing activity. Supporting the stores help desk and customer care team with all category queries, ranging from pricing, product descriptions or missing marketing material in store. Run sales reports and analyse for the team and suppliers, helping with Monday morning weekly reporting. Raise Purchase Orders for marketing and merchandising activity What you'll need to have (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) In-depth understanding of numerous SAP programmes Proficient communication whether face-to-face, Teams or email Must develop knowledge of category strategy, performance and range It would be great if you also have Ability to analyse/ report data Our benefits Boots Retirement Savings Plan Discretionary annual bonus Generous employee discounts Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child Flexible 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 We are always open to discussing possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you, including job share and reduced hours. 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.
SF Recruitment are working with a fantastic business based in Nottingham, we are looking to recruit a bright, ambitious Sales Support Executive. This is a full time, permanent role paying between £23,000 - £26,000 Bonus depending on experience. The role is in the perfect location for candidates based in Mapperley, Basford, Wollaton, Bilborough and the surrounding areas. Reporting to the Head of Key Accounts this is an excellent and rare opportunity for an individual to drive and deliver in this key role within this fast growing company. With a varied remit, this position offers a wide spectrum of responsibilities, supporting the sales function both administratively and periodic customer facing visits where necessary. Purpose of the job From quoting a customer to making sure the project is delivered and completed to the time scale. The role would require an understanding of customer service and also an interest or background in sales. The role is vital to the creation and maintenance of key relationships with customers. Key Areas of Responsibility: - Supporting the Accounts Manager with internal and external communications and data collation between departments. - Responding to incoming enquiries - both over the phone and on email - Raising customer quotations - Processing sales leads - Submitting deal registrations to our vendors - Placing orders and order management - Opportunity and account management - Post sales enquiries & customer service management - Building and maintaining relationships with our clients Skills Required -Good organisational, inter-personal and project management skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines. -Excellent oral and written communication skills. -Computer proficient (Microsoft Office applications including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, emails). -Fast learner with the ability to build strong, cross-functional working relationships with internal and external customers. - Experience in using CRM systems and an ability to learn new systems desirable. - Solid knowledge and understanding of customer services. - Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to keep calm in a pressurised environment, and able to collaborate between different departments. - Strong written and oral skills, with a keen eye for detail. - Professional, friendly and enthusiastic attitude with a desire to provide great customer service. - Ability to learn new skills and 'think out side the box' - Always demonstrate a professional manner when dealing with customers and internal staff. - Must be a team player with a willingness to help others. Company Benefits Full-time and permanent employment in a forward thinking company on an exceptional growth curve. Bonus scheme. Company Pension. Free Parking If you're looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply today for immediate consideration.