Junior Buyer

Role Overview

We are seeking a Junior Buyer to join our Buying team, contributing significantly to executing commercial strategies that enhance sales and profitability. This position involves collaborating closely with Buyers and Merchandisers to foster robust supplier partnerships, support marketing and promotional campaigns, and help craft an appealing product selection for customers. The role offers a platform for skill development, commercial acumen growth, and progression towards a Buyer position.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with daily management and maintenance of supplier relationships, serving as a primary liaison when needed.
• Participate in planning and executing marketing initiatives and promotional campaigns aligned with customer demands and business goals.
• Contribute to achieving sales, margin, and profitability objectives for designated fragrance brands.
• Utilize data analytics and insights to uncover opportunities for boosting sales and enhancing overall performance.
• Support comprehensive 360-degree commercial planning across physical stores and online platforms, including product launches and promotions.
• Collaborate with Merchandising and other teams to monitor inventory status, inform trading decisions, and assess performance metrics.

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrates a keen interest in retail and commercial trading with aspirations to progress into a Buyer role.
• Exhibits a collaborative and customer-centric attitude, showing curiosity and proactive behavior.
• Possesses commercial awareness and eagerness to develop negotiation and influencing abilities.
• Strong organizational skills with the capability to prioritize and handle multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Confident communicator with clear writing and verbal communication proficiency.
• Experience or exposure in buying, merchandising, retail, or digital trading sectors, or equivalent transferable experience.

Employee Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Opportunity for a discretionary bonus sharing company success.
• Access to Stream platform to support financial wellbeing with flexible pay options.
• Hybrid working arrangements: three days at the office and two days remote.
• Participation in TPS Perks program offering various discounts and savings.
• Buy & Sell Holiday scheme and Life Assurance coverage.
• 20% staff discount along with discounts at Superdrug and Three Mobile.
• 24/7 support through a partnership with RetailTrust.
• Cycle to work scheme available for employees commuting by bike.

Additional Information

We pride ourselves on a friendly and down-to-earth workplace culture. Kindly note that speculative CV submissions and unsolicited agency contacts are not accepted. The Perfume Shop is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout recruitment and employment processes.

Compensation

Salary up to £34,000 per annum.