Buyers Assistant

2 weeks ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom WHSmith Full time

Buyers Assistant - 12 Months FTC

Funky Pigeon, Bristol
At Funky Pigeon our people are at the heart of everything we do. They are the ones that go the extra mile for our customers.

The role


In this role, you will manage the setup of new cards & products and suppliers, liaising with suppliers on new line/range details to maintain accurate information including the update of price changes and licensing requirements.

You will provide daily and weekly reports on sales to help drive performance and assist the Category Manager in product range selection.

You will support the team with general administration and management of ranges on the website, and work with our design and visual merchandising teams to plan new product launches.

You'll spend time understanding the retail landscape, undertaking competitor reviews and pricing audits as well as researching trends.

Skills

  • Passionate about retail
  • Interested in trends
  • Creative thinker
  • Team Player
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • High organisational skills
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and/or G-Suite, specifically Excel, Sheets, Powerpoint and SlidesPositive
  • Highly numerate with analytical abilities
  • Have a degree (or similar) in a retailrelated course (Desirable)
  • Drive to succeed

You
You'll be an integral part of a fast paced, dynamic and creative commercial team.

We are retail geeks, so you'll be one too with an eye for new and future trends, you'll be motivated by success and creative problem solving.


Reporting to the Category Manager you will assist in launching of new ranges across cards and personalised gifts, managing the new line process from set up to on sale and ensuring that our products are displayed effectively to our customers.

You'll love working with teams across the business.

The customer is at the heart of everything we do, and we aim to always exceed their expectations with new and innovative products, so you'll be passionate about trends and retail.


How we reward our teams:

  • Hybrid Working Model from home and in the office
  • Flexible Working
  • 24 Days holiday, plus your Birthday off, plus Bank Holidays with an opportunity to buy extra days holiday
  • Family Friendly Leave
  • Company Pension scheme
  • Sharesave Scheme
  • Annual Bonus based on company and personal performance
  • Staff Discount Card for stores and online

About us:


Our amazing Funky team specialise in helping our customers create memorable and keepsake greeting cards and gifts, with a personalised touch, for any occasion.

Today, we're based in Bristol with fulfilment centres in Guernsey and Swindon.

Wherever you join us, you'll need to bring a creative approach, loads of ideas, and the ability to get stuck in when things get busy.

In this fast-paced online business, there's plenty of opportunity for innovation and creativity to make sure our customer experience and every card and gift we sell is extra special

Funky Pigeon are a part of the WHSmith Group. Celebrating 230 years, we're proud to have grown

Format of Business

  • Funky Pigeon

Full Time / Part Time

  • Full Time

Position Type

  • Fixed Term

Salary From

  • Competitive

Salary To

  • Competitive

Hours / Week

  • 37.5

Country

  • UK

County

  • Avon

Job Code / Grade

  • B

Post Code

  • B
S3 2JH

Function / Region

  • Funky Pigeon

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