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SalaryAchieve commercial results inline with the category targets, maximising revenue and margin whilst minimising refunds and other friction costs.
Work with the Junior Buyer & Senior Buyer to source, develop and grow the product range for sale across our various brands.
Client Details
A great opportunity for an Assistant Buyer to join an import business in the Trafford Park area. The business has several different trading and Ecommerce Channels, employing over 500 people. From Direct to consumer, B2B, trade and project work. The business has supplied the likes of Next, Ted Baker & H&M. Due to strong trade they are looking to add an Assistant Buyer to the team.
Description
Achieve commercial results inline with the category targets, maximising revenue and margin whilst minimising refunds and other friction costs.
Work with the Buyer to source, develop and grow the product range for sale across our various brands.
Managing the day to day range development including sample development and selection, photography, data collation and set live processes.
Work with our content team to approve and launch new items onsite.
Work with your buyer and the ME team to build plannograms for new launches
Deliver daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
Build strong and sustainable supplier relations, managing warehouse stock, delivery schedules and product returns.
Negotiate discounts for and run supplier funded weekly flash sales and key sales events throughout the year
Ensure our suppliers have advised key features and benefits for each product for the website
Work with marketing to launch weekly affiliate deals, support advertising campaigns and provide appropriate product selections
Rank and grade products with the aid of my Merchandising team to ensure we are making the best use of the graded space available in our stores
Successfully negotiate prices to ensure we hit our sales and margin budget
Profile
A successful Assistant Buyer should have:
- Experience as a Buying Assistant, Senior Buying Admin Assistant, Assistant Buyer or similar
- Excellent negotiation and communication abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- A keen eye for detail and a commitment to quality.
Job Offer
- Free parking facilities.
- Salary up to £28k DOE
- 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Free Onsite Gym
- Reguler Company Events
- Flexible working hours
- Discounts on company products.
- A supportive and collaborative company culture.
