Buyer
3 weeks ago
Buyer (Gifting)
12-month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave
Hybrid / Based at Piccadilly 3 days
Join us at Waterstones, where every gift tells a story. As a Maternity Cover Gifting Buyer, you'll play a vital role in curating extraordinary product ranges that delight our customers and drive sales. Your strategic thinking and passion for all things gifting will shape the future of our business.
What you will be doing
- Develop and execute strategic plans to drive gifting category growth.
- Source and curate innovative and high-quality products from a diverse range of suppliers.
- Analyse sales data and market trends to identify opportunities and optimise product assortment.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with teams to ensure seamless execution of plans and strategies.
- Stay up to date with industry trends and consumer insights to drive product innovation.
Person Profile
- A deep understanding of the gifting market and consumer trends.
- Strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach.
- Excellent negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
- A passion for product and a keen eye for detail.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Why work for Waterstones
At Waterstones, everything we do is about our customers, and we work hard to provide them with the best possible shopping experience, one that will make them want to visit time and time again. We strive to consistently deliver fantastic customer service, whether recommending a book or a gift, keeping our shops beautifully stocked, helping out in our lovely Café W’s, or keeping the wheels turning efficiently behind the scenes. Working with us, you will get to use your expertise and enthusiasm to bring to our customers the irreplaceable pleasures of a good bookshop (including a virtual one).
In return, you will be working in a role that can make a real difference to Waterstones, work in a friendly and dynamic team and get to benefit from our excellent discount in shops and waterstones.com.
If you have the relevant essential experience and you are interested, we would love to hear from you.
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