Founded in Plymouth in 1989, The Range has grown to become one of the UK's leading and fastest-growing privately owned retailers. With over 280 stores across the UK and Ireland, we offer an extensive range of products spanning multiple departments. People are at the heart of our business, and we are committed to investing in our staff to help shape an extraordinary future.
As a result of our continued growth and ongoing success, we are seeking a dynamic Junior Buyer to join our Head Office team in Plymouth.
About the Role:
The Junior Buyer will support the development of profitable product ranges through sales analysis, trend research, stock management and product development. Working with internal teams and international suppliers, they will help drive innovation and performance while supporting a small team of up to five people.
Responsibilities:
- You will build and develop ranges, in order to drive sales, market share and profitability
- Support the Buyer with ongoing projects, but be able to work independently
- You will have creative input within the department, working closely with design and QA to help shape product innovation.
- Monitor market trends, customer requirements, competitor activity and supplier product innovation, regularly analysing sales and suggesting ways the range could be improved
- Maximising the delivery of the budgeted financial KPI's (Sales/Margin/Stock)
- Monitoring and analysing sales figures, stock, and tracking orders
- Managing a team of 5 or less people, ensuring their work is kept on track.
- Maintain and develop relationships with our suppliers in the UK, Far East and Europe
- Responding quickly to changes in the market, including new trends.
Person Specification:
- Previous buying experience in a retail environment
- You must be astute to commercial opportunities.
- You will be committed and confident with choosing and buying products
- Excellent organisation and communication skills with a commercial eye
- Positive attitude, ability to thrive in fast paced business
- Strong Microsoft Office skills including Excel and Outlook.
- Excellent communication skills
- You will be comfortable working both individually and with a team.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary
- Pension
- Long service awards
- Employee discount
- Cycle to work scheme
Position: Permanent, Full-time
Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:45am - 17:30pm.
Location: Plymouth, Devon