About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Buyer to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about discovering new and exciting products across Impulse categories.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ranging, buying, and managing product categories within the Impulse team, ensuring our offering is innovative, customer-led, and commercially successful.
Key Responsibilities:
* Sourcing and developing supplier relationships to maximise opportunities to buy the right merchandise at the right price at the right time.
* Growing and developing new areas of business identified as strategic growth opportunities.
* Identifying market trends by researching, product history, supplier information, current trends, and competitor activity.
* Analysis of historical statistical data by reviewing sales, profit, stock-turn, markdowns, by colour, subclass, and supplier performance.
* Conducting regular financial analysis of sales, margins, stock levels, and markdowns and revaluating merchandise plans accordingly.
* Identifying opportunities to grow rebates across the category.
* Maintaining collaborative relationships with stores through regular visits.
Requirements:
To be considered for this role, you will need:
* A passion for buying within Impulse categories.
* A proven track record as a Buyer (5 years minimum).
* Experience as an Impulse or FMCG Buyer is preferable.
* An analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and market information.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain supplier relationships.
* A results-driven mindset with a focus on meeting targets.
* The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Why Work with Us?
* Competitive salary and annual bonus.
* Enjoy a paid day off to celebrate your birthday.
* Access to 24/7 wellbeing support through our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
* Finish at 4pm on Fridays.
* Hybrid working arrangement.
* Access to online learning and development resources.
* Generous employee discounts across a range of our products.
* Inclusive and accessible workplace with access to wellbeing room.
* Free barista-style coffee available in our renovated Support Office.
About Us:
We are a well-established international travel retailer with a proud Australian operation. Our diverse retail brands include WHSmith Retail, InMotion, Kids Stop, and The Book Cellar, each dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences.
We offer a unique retail setting that is perfect for driven individuals who thrive on a challenge and are ready to grow their Buying career. When you join us, you will have the chance to be part of an outstanding work environment at a purpose and values-driven company that invests in its people through ongoing training and development.
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