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ASSISTANT BUYER – Books
Location; Swindon Support Centre (hybrid working with 3 days per week in the office)
With a rich heritage and a new name, TGJones is the fresh face of a much-loved and trusted British brand. Our roots lie in WHSmith, where we’ve proudly supported the high street retail estate for generations. Now, under the ownership of specialist retail investors, Modella Capital, we’re entering an exciting new chapter with bold ambitions to become ‘Your Hub of the High Street’.
About the role
We’re seeking a creative, curious, and proactive Assistant Buyer to join our Books team, based at our Support Centre in Swindon.
In this role, you’ll be working alongside the Buying team, supporting the management and delivery of the strategy for the relevant category, helping to facilitate promotional plans, providing data insight and analysis on the category’s performance. This is a great opportunity start your buying career, to learn and develop within one of the leading buying teams in the Books industry.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Ensuring the smooth running of promotions and comply with promotional deadlines
* Supporting with the management of new and existing projects
* Reviewing competitor activity to help identify new opportunities as well as changes to our existing offering
* Managing effective relationships with suppliers
* Keeping abreast of market trends and customer requirements
* Assisting the Buyer in generating new ideas on how to grow sales, margin and supplier income
About you
We’re looking for people who want to build a career, not just find a job - individuals who are curious, committed, and full of ideas. At our Support Centre, you’ll be part of a business that values innovation, collaboration, and long-term growth.
Experience required for this role will include:
* You will have a basic understanding of business (i.e. buying and stock)
* You will be analytical and have a head for figures as this role is data driven
* A highly organised multitasker, with a keen eye for detail, accuracy and achieving deadlines
* Someone with an entrepreneurial mindset who is hungry to succeed and make an impact
* Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel (if you can use pivot tables and VLOOKUPS, that would be advantageous)
About us
Joining TGJones means becoming part of a company that values its people as its greatest asset. We are a team that values people, invests in development, and encourages ideas. We foster an inclusive, collaborative and supportive culture where everyone is empowered to make a difference. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, TGJones offers a welcoming environment, real opportunities to grow, and the satisfaction of working for a company that genuinely cares.
Company benefits for our Support Centre colleagues include 4pm Friday finish, 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, your birthday off, holiday trading scheme, annual company bonus, family friendly leave, employee discounts, free coffee Wednesdays and much more!
At TGJones, we’re all about creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace where everyone can be themselves and do their best. No matter your background, age, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, race or ethnicity, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or anything else that makes you, you - you’re welcome here. If you need any adjustments during the selection process, just let our Talent Acquisition team know—we’re happy to help.
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Entry level
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Full-time
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General Business
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Retail
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