Job Description
Job Title: Brand BuyerLocation: Basildon
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 DOE
Fully onsite. Please ensure your location is clearly marked on your CV to not hold up your application as you must demonstrate you are within a commutable distance to our client. A car driver is essential.
About Our Client
Our client is a global ecommerce retailer specialising in technical sports and leisure products across multiple markets. Based in Essex, they are seeking a passionate Brand Buyer to join their dynamic team. Reporting to the Buying & Merchandising Director, you will play a key role in realising commercial opportunities across all channels and markets.
Purpose of the Role
Managing the complete product lifecycle, you will execute business strategy to deliver sales and profit plans through excellent product knowledge, strong commercial acumen, and understanding of competitor and consumer trends. Working closely with Merchandising, Ecommerce & Marketing teams, you will be responsible for range selection and have direct impact on how products are sold to fulfil customer requirements.
Key ResponsibilitiesTrading
Drive sales & profit growth through successful buying and proactive trading across all channels, utilising analytics data to add context to performance
Use all available sources including sales and margin data and competitor knowledge to identify risks and opportunities
Ensure competitive pricing within market and react quickly to price adjustments
Planning
Support senior management to create product and brand strategies
Identify opportunities to grow market share in existing markets and incremental revenue in new markets
Stock Management
Work closely with internal Merchandising and Operations teams and external brand partners to ensure timely delivery and maintain optimum availability
Identify slow selling lines and proactively drive sales through added value or promotional activity
Range Building
Deliver cohesive and balanced ranges within planned budgets and manage Open-to-Buy according to trading performance and trends
Utilise current and historical sales data, market trends and brand insight to build seasonal ranges
Actively seek new initiatives, brand, category and product opportunities
Team Development
Manage team effectively, setting clear direction and objectives
Provide support, feedback and development opportunities
Coach and mentor team members to realise their potential
Relationships
Build cross-divisional working relationships and external networks
Challenge working practices to improve efficiency and effectiveness
Marketing & Ecommerce
Drive impactful campaigns with customer-relevant products and messaging
Ensure all activity aligns with brand messaging and tone of voice
Review product listings for accuracy and completeness
Oversee trading calendar and maintain activity details
Essential Requirements
* Previous ecommerce trading experience
* Passion for retail with strong commercial acumen
* Experience working cross-functionally with multiple departments
* Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments
* Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
* Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
* Excellent planning, organisational and prioritising abilities
* Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
* Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively
* Track record of achieving KPIs including sales and margin growth
Benefits Package
* 22 days holiday plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional days.
* 30% staff discount
* Employer Pension contribution
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) delivered by Health Assured - the UK and Irelands leading wellbeing provider