We're working with a great retail client (well known household name) based near the South Coast (near Bristol / Dorset / Devon) who are seeking new additions to their Buying Team. The role sit within the category team and they spend their time managing specific divisions within the retail categories. Responsibilities include:
- Deliver the sales and margin targets for your category
- Develop a rolling 12 month Trading Plan, and take measures to react to market opportunities and impacts
- Work with the Category Manager to create and deliver a Category Plan
- Identify and propose range, price, and promotional opportunities, based on consumer understanding and financial viability, and that deliver our customer promises of Convenience, Vale, and Product Leadership
- Developing range propositions
- Manage local supplier relationships and negotiate support / cost prices with these local vendors
- Involvement in financial budgeting and forecasting activities
- Continuously monitor market and consumer trends
You will be working with a super team - growing well and super busy but very welcoming. You will need to be in the office for 3 days a week and will receive a great salary of between £40-£50k.
