Retail Buyer/Category Manager
4 weeks ago
Are you a dynamic and driven individual with a passion for driving results? Do you have a knack for delivering significant bottom-line impact? We're seeking a talented Retail Buyer/Category Manager to join our team at DFDS UK & Ireland.
About the RoleAs a Retail Buyer/Category Manager, you will be responsible for developing and delivering overall category strategies across our global retail business to maximise profitable sales and drive efficiencies in stock. You will analyse category performance across individual SKUs to continuously develop and optimise the category assortment to maximise absolute profit per passenger.
Key Responsibilities- Analyse passenger shopper trends, market trends, and consumer insight to tailor the retail assortment needs to the passenger.
- Planogram management to ensure category vision is reflected on-shelf.
- Full product lifecycle management including assortment management and clearance to optimise profitability.
- Owning the supplier relationship with all category suppliers and collaborating with DFDS Group Procurement to enhance commercial terms, income, and promotional support.
- Working with suppliers and utilising supplier insights to develop the retail assortment in specific categories which are curated for local customer needs.
- Optimising sales per liner meter to ensure optimal in-store space allocation for brand/category.
- Frequent visits to key Vessels and Port Shops to resolve challenges and accelerate the delivery of new opportunities and initiatives.
- Developing and agreeing activation plans for key initiatives including merchandising and promotion recommendations.
- Delivery of Budgeted financial KPIs including sales, profit, margin, and supplier income.
- Life assurance cover
- Contributory company pension scheme
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips
- Full employee assistance programme including proactive financial, emotional, mental, and physical health care support.
- Huge range of retail discounts from high street and online retailers.
- Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations, and much more.
We're looking for a dynamic and driven individual with 3+ years of experience in Head Office Retail Category Management or Buying, ideally with expertise in Gifting, Toys, Technology, and Souvenirs. A degree in sales, marketing, or business is a strong plus. You'll thrive in this role if you're a master collaborator, skilled negotiator, and Excel whiz. Your sharp analytical mind, combined with excellent English communication skills, will help you engage with stakeholders across all levels.
We're seeking someone who excels under pressure, managing multiple projects with ease, and can adapt swiftly to change. If you're a self-starter who loves a challenge, has a passion for driving results, and enjoys working in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment—all with a good sense of humour—this could be the perfect fit for you.
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