**Buyer - Sport & Fitness Specialist**

2 days ago

Coventry, Coventry, United Kingdom Sainsbury's Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and commercially aware professional to join our General Merchandise team as a Buyer. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in achieving our ambitious growth plans and providing customers with a great range of quality products at competitive prices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Senior Buyer and Buying Manager in translating and executing the category strategy for a given product range to drive profitable growth.
  • Take ownership of buying own brand and branded ranges, ensuring a customer-focused proposition and establishing strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Manage pricing, develop trading plans, and conduct regular store visits to contribute to achieving target KPIs such as sales, margin, stock, availability, digital metrics, and customer satisfaction.
  • Drive product performance and make decisions based on customer feedback, working collaboratively and communicating effectively with stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Previous buying experience, preferably in a non-food retail environment, with a deep understanding of market trends and suppliers.
  • Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with stakeholders.
  • Problem-solving mindset, strategic vision, and ability to balance product passion with commercial acumen.
  • Customer-focused and dedicated to delivering results, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

  • A dynamic and fast-paced environment with opportunities for development and success.
  • A collaborative approach with a focus on customer-driven initiatives.
  • Flexible working arrangements, including the option to work from home.
  • A range of benefits, including colleague discount, pensions scheme, life cover, and performance-related bonus.
  • Access to a great range of discounts from hundreds of other retailers.

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