About THG
We are THG, a global e‑commerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition.
Our portfolio of leading retailers and brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD and Cult Beauty forms two core businesses: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition.
From Manchester to New York we are powered by a team of over 2,500 people who work together, lead by example and think big.
Role Overview
A fantastic fixed‑term opportunity to be part of a commercially driven, strategic team shaping our offering at Lookfantastic. The Buyer is responsible for strategically building, managing and reporting on the performance of brand and product offering for Lookfantastic in line with business KPIs and vision.
Responsibilities
* Collaborate with the Senior Buyer/Head of Buying to plan, build and execute plans for sustainable growth and development of the department
* Develop a departmental strategy to deliver business KPIs
* Conduct regular reviews of ranges within brands and perform stock management
* Build strong brand relationships to be the partner of choice, developing mid‑to‑long term strategic plans, securing exclusive brand and product launches, marketing investment and commercial drivers
* Work collaboratively across multiple departments, communicating and influencing effectively and conducting regular meetings with key stakeholders
* Be responsible for delivering the department and brand budgets in line with agreed KPIs
* Continuously monitor and review department performance to analyse sales patterns business wide and advise teams to take appropriate action
* Attend biannual strategy meetings with brands ensuring the Lookfantastic strategy and customer are at the heart of decision making when building joint business plans
* Monitor satisfaction with all brand partners to ensure best‑in‑class delivery
* Take responsibility for efficient stock management, ensuring optimum stock holding to meet sales budgets, strategies for overstocks and exit plans for obsolete stock
* Manage the selection of product ranges, using customer insights and feedback to maximise new product opportunities and range visibility, to create an unparalleled customer experience and maximise sales and profit to achieve KPIs
* Manage and be accountable for brand P&L and share plans to grow business profit
* Conduct regular reviews of ranges within brands and manage discontinuations and renovations accordingly
Required Skills and Experience
* Strong experience operating as a Junior Buyer or Buyer
* Ability to drive the success of a department through creative and commercial thinking
* Strong awareness of current beauty trends and competitor activity
* Passion for the beauty industry, brands and products
* Highly developed negotiation and influencing skills
* Demonstrates a commercial mindset, using data and insights to leverage opportunities
* Builds great relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers
* Experience in beauty retailing with a proven record of trading in a fast‑paced environment
* Strong commercial acumen and savvy; highly numerate with strong analytical skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Benefits
Career Development
* Access bespoke development programmes designed by our in‑house L&D team
* Continued development through our upskilling programme delivered in partnership with an industry‑leading training provider
Enhanced Leave
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Enjoy your birthday off with your day off on us
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service
* Up to 10 days compassionate leave
* Buy back up to 3 days each year
* Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12 months
Wellbeing Support
* Access face‑to‑face and virtual appointments with an in‑house GP
* Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provided by Bupa
* State‑of‑the‑art on‑site gym
* Access to our on‑site physio
Other Perks
* Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme
* Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office
* Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands
* On‑site staff shop
* Refer someone who would be perfect for THG and receive up to £1000 when they pass probation
* Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service
Equal Opportunity Statement
THG is proud to be a disability confident committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability. THG is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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