Lead a new homeware category for an online retailer with big ambitions and impressive year-on-year growth.
£40,000 + Hybrid Working (3 Days Office / 2 Days Home)
THE COMPANY
A growing name in online homeware with big ambitions and impressive year-on-year growth. They’re launching a new product category and have partnered exclusively with TALO. in their search for a trend led Homeware Buyer to take the lead on this new range. You’ll be supported by a Head of Buying who has your back and will give you real autonomy to run your area. It’s a great time to join, shape something new, and build a team over time as the category grows.
THE ROLE
* Leading the development of trend led homeware within your category
* Conducting market and competitor analysis to identify gaps and new opportunities
* Managing the product development process
* Managing the critical path
* Working closely with Far East suppliers
* Working with Merchandising to plan profitable ranges and make data led decisions
* Monitoring product performance and trading the range, recommending actions where needed
* Briefing Marketing on imagery and content for ecommerce launches
* Attending trade shows, buying trips, comp shops and inspiration trips
ABOUT YOU
To be successful in this role you’ll have buying experience within homeware. You could be working as a Buyer, Junior Buyer, Product Developer, or be an experienced Assistant Buyer who has managed their own ranges independently. You’ll have a strong interest in homeware and interiors trends, experience working with Far East suppliers, and be able to travel to trade shows, inspiration trips, and development trips.
THE REWARD
You’ll be joining an online retailer in a strong growth phase, which means quicker career progression and exposure to more than you’d typically see in a traditional business. You’ll enjoy real autonomy and build something new without the red tape and limits of other businesses. You’ll be part of an ambitious team and work with a supportive Head of Buying who’ll give you the space to get on with the job. Located in West Yorkshire, 3 days office / 2 days home. Commutable from Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield, Sheffield, Rochdale.
£40,000 + Hybrid Working (3 Days Office / 2 Days Home)
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WHY CHOOSE TALO.?
TALO. specialises in head office roles for homeware and consumer goods: Buying, Merchandising, Design, Ecommerce, Marketing, Quality, and everything in between. With over 10 years’ experience, we know and work with the growing retailers, brands, and suppliers that value great people.
Apply through us and you’ll get proper insight into the business, team and hiring manager, honest interview feedback (no ghosting - ever), and support every step of the way. We ask the right questions so you can walk into interviews prepped, confident, and focused on showing them what you do best.
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