Job Details
Location: East Croydon
Hours: 37.5 | 9.00am - 5.30pm (Hybrid – 2 days working from home, 3 days at office)
Salary: Competitive
Responsibilities
* Assist with the smooth implementation of category plans including range reviews, promotions pricing and stock that are consistent with overall commercial strategy and financial objectives.
* Collaborate with the Marketing team to implement buyer‑led marketing promotion plans and strategies developed by the buying team which adhere to legislation and brand guidelines.
* Help with the review and evaluation of the effectiveness of promotions.
* Assist with the smooth implementation of new product setup, including checking retail and cost prices.
Qualifications & Attributes
* Health and beauty obsessed and love staying up to date with the latest trends.
* Resilient and able to thrive in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment.
* Ability to build great collaborative relationships.
* Attention to detail, pride in role and dedication to business objectives.
* Aspiring to learn the first step in the buying journey; ambitious and eager to learn.
* Motivated by delivering results and able to work to deadlines.
* Satisfaction in seeing products on store shelves for customers to buy.
* Adaptable approach – quickly pick up new ways of working or processes.
* Curiosity and ability to challenge where opportunities for improvement exist.
* Excellent organisational and communication skills – written and verbal.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Ability to work to deadline and prioritise workload.
* Able to work both following process and on own initiative.
* Flexible and adaptable.
* Team player.
* Confident energetic approach.
* Excellent PC skills – Microsoft Office package especially Excel.
* A passion for developing a career in Buying.
Benefits
* 33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays).
* 2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend.
* 30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in store and online.
* Hybrid working patterns – 2 days working from home, 3 days at office.
* Company pension matching and bonus.
* Money management app for early access to pay.
* Learning and Development programmes.
* Enhanced maternity/shared parental/adoption leave, company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support.
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