Do you have a passion for the home industry with previous retail, buying and merchandising experience? We have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Buyer to join our team in sourcing the latest products from around the world.
Our reputation for extensive, exclusive quality home furnishings and customer service excellence, has been over a century ago. This has contributed to our long-standing presence in the industry and strong employer brand.
THE ASSISTANT BUYER OPPORTUNITY
Welcome to our fantastic team! As an Assistant Buyer you will support your Buyer in analysing, sourcing, creating and merchandising ranges to maximise sales and gross profit.
You will carry out ongoing performance analysis of ranges through their life cycle and for a wide variety of products.
KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- Experienced professional: buying and merchandising experience in the homeware sector
- Always Commercially Focused: A retail centred individual with commercial awareness and understanding of driving profitable sales
- Attention to Detail: A super focused and organised individual, with great attention to detail you will have strong excel and numerical/analytical skills.
- A Team Player: Helping the departments service their customers by providing support.
- Self-Motivated: Take pride in your professionalism, passionate about your product, enjoying the variety, take on the occasional challenge and have a ‘can do' attitude.
BENEFITS & PERKS
In addition to a very competitive salary package, depending on experience, we provide:
- 31 days of holiday per year
- Annual profit related company bonus to reward your contribution.
- Generous staff discount on a range of stylish furniture and home products.
- Healthcare scheme and 24-Hour GP access for peace of mind.
- High street discounts from hundreds of top brands.
- Employee wellbeing assistance programme for you and your household.
- A great work-life balance.
- Onsite free parking for your convenience.
To apply for this role as Assistant Buyer, please click apply online and upload an updated copy of your CV.
No overseas applicants please. Visa applications cannot be considered.
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