Buyer
| Posting date: | 23 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,000 to £50,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £45,000 - £55,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 June 2024 |
| Location: | SN16 9SH |
| Company: | Outdoor and Cycle Concepts Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | OACC175099 |
Summary
Please note this role is predominantly working from home with 1-2 days per week based at our office in Kemble.
Searching for your next adventure? Looking to join a growing company with great prospects? Then come and join one of the UK’s largest outdoor retailers as a Buyer.
As part of the Outdoor and Cycle Concepts group, Cotswold Outdoor is joined by Runners Need and Snow + Rock to support outdoor enthusiasts by providing excellent customer service and a range of products from world leading brands, all whilst promoting and encouraging sustainability!
How will you make an impact?
- Creating the Seasonal Category and Brand Buying Strategy in collaboration with Merchandising, identifying market trends and maximising revenue and profits
- Fostering supplier relationships to maximise terms and own brand joint business plans
- Selecting products to be featured in Marketing campaigns and Visual Merchandising initiatives to drive brand perception and credibility
- Presenting the long-term Brand Plan and seasonal product learnings to the Head of Buying and Product Director
- Providing input into the seasonal trading plan and owning the trading calendar
- Developing the team and ensuring the Buying critical path is followed through effective delegation of tasks
- Building collaborative relationships with key business stakeholders to drive the execution of product strategy
- Reviewing and understanding the weekly trading performance and achieved KPIs with Merchandisers, providing insight and suggesting actions
- Completing store visits to ensure the key priorities of the “go-to market” strategy are being adhered to and collections are landing as planned
- Visiting suppliers and attending trade fairs in the UK and Europe
Please note this role is 40 hours per week.
You’ll fit right in if you have:
- Experience working at Buyer level
- The ability to create and execute strategies
- People management skills
- The ability to collaborate with others and drive the execution of strategy
- Good communication skills to build rapport and negotiate with suppliers and brands
- Proven track record of being able to identify new product opportunities and innovations to get behind
- Commercial thinking and market awareness
What’s in it for you?
Colleagues make a company, so we believe in offering a total rewards package that’s more than just base salary. As part of the O&CC team you’ll receive:
- Base salary of £44,000 - £55,000 per annum
- Bonus of up to £3,750 per annum
- 40-60% discount across our range of products
- 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Company pension scheme
- Access to Perkbox, allowing you to save money all year round. Whether it’s supermarket savings or days out, the daily coffee or a summer holiday - there’s something to suit everyone’s lifestyle
- Critical Illness cover
- Life Assurance
- Private Medical Insurance
But there's more, for a full list of what we offer at O&CC check out our website - Rewards And Benefits – Outdoor and Cycle Concepts (oandcc.com)
Applications from all genders and backgrounds are encouraged.
O&CC aims to be an inclusive employer, where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background leads to a better organisation for our employees and customers, creating a learning environment and organisational culture that leverage diversity, allowing us all to flourish and keep our business growing.
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