Reed
Buying Assistant
- Salary: Competitive
- Location: Plymouth, Devon
- Temporary to Permanent
- Full-time Hours: 08:45-17:30
Join one of the UK's fastest-growing privately owned companies, a Sunday Times Top Track 100 company. Our client has expanded significantly since 1989, now boasting over 200 stores nationwide. They place people at the heart of their retail concept and are committed to investing in their staff to make the future extraordinary.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Support the Senior Buying team to drive sales, maximise profit, and achieve stock and sales targets.
- Assist in sourcing, listing, managing, and developing product ranges and promotional offers.
- Liaise with suppliers to manage ranges and maintain the product file.
- Monitor competitor activity and market trends.
- Research, compile, and interpret data to formulate strategies as required.
- Ensure all relevant administrative, financial, and system procedures are completed accurately and within agreed timescales.
- Produce regular information for, liaise with, and provide support for stores.
- Liaise with our retail staff to ensure the seamless implementation of new ranges into stores.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Demonstrable knowledge of and interest in retail.
- Excellent commercial understanding and communication skills.
- Strong administrative, organisational, and prioritisation skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Proficient in written, numerical/analytical, and PC skills.
- Confidence in using Microsoft Excel, including working with formulas and graphs.
Benefits:
- Long service awards
- Employee discount
- Cycle to work scheme
To apply for this Buying Assistant position, please submit your CV today! Please contact Emma at the Reed Devon & Cornwall office for more information.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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