Assistant Retail Buyer

7 days ago

Warminster, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Longleat Full time

Longleat is seeking a highly organised and commercially aware Assistant Retail Buyer to support in maximising the profitability of Retail at Longleat.

We have an extensive array of retail outlets with products tailored to every guest's preferences, from cuddly toys to quirky homewares, historical books, and retro sweets. As well as maintaining stock levels, we continue to develop product ranges and implement inspiring collections for our guests at Longleat and Cheddar Gorge.

Key Responsibilities:

Product:

  • Identify and source an optimum range of products for selected categories in line with the retail strategy, budgets, quality, and price requirements.
  • Assist in managing established ranges and developing new collections to maximise sales and profitability.
  • Report department performance and deliver analytical information on sales to the buyer and Head of Retail, identifying key sales drivers and slow movers, and present action plans to maximise sales or clear slow sellers while achieving overall budgeted cost of sales.
  • Place orders to maintain optimum stock levels of established ranges, including stock forecasting.
  • Maintain the integrity of EPOS data – inventory management.
  • Understand quality and safety standards to ensure all products are compliant.
  • Attend trade shows and collaborate with the buyer on new product ideas and ranges.

Supplier Relationships:

  • Negotiate and agree terms and conditions with new and existing suppliers to continuously improve cost price, lead times, and quality and achieve margin targets.
  • Maintain relationships with existing suppliers and help to source new suppliers for future products.
  • Report any significant supply problems to ensure the Buyer and Head of Department are kept aware of any potential difficulties.

General:

  • Act as a brand ambassador for Longleat, ensuring that all work adheres to our brand guidelines/proposition and our vision of a Picture-Perfect site while performing the required function.
  • Provide a guest-focused service at all times, ensuring that all work is completed to the highest standards of the brand.
  • Represent the Company at all times by being smart in appearance and presentable while behaving in an appropriate manner in line with our cultural values.
  • Be accountable for own development, seeking out opportunities to learn new skills to continuously improve.
  • Work in a responsible and safe manner at all times, adhering to Health & Safety, safe working practices, and Company Policies and Procedures.

About You:

  • Minimum GCSE English and Maths grade C. Ideally educated to degree level or equivalent.
  • At least 18 months purchasing/product development experience within a retail business in a fast-paced environment.
  • Some commercial experience in relatable categories such as toys, fashion, gift, and souvenir ranges.
  • Demonstrate a good understanding of the sales environment and appropriate gift ranges for a seasonal, brand-specific leisure attraction.
  • Experience of range building, product, and supplier management and an understanding of the drivers for guest satisfaction.
  • Some experience of price negotiation.
  • Experience managing stock levels.

You Will Bring:

  • A passion for product balanced with commercial acumen.
  • A clear understanding and experience of sales and profit variables with excellent numerical and analysis capability.
  • An understanding for innovation and creativity.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

A Little About Us:

At Longleat, we offer a day out like no other, inviting our guests to step into the Thynn family home, where they will find the finest example of Elizabethan Architecture. They are also immersed in the wild side, where they can visit over 120 species of animals by car, foot, train, bus, and boat.

With a core business of around 1 million guests every year, we are passionate about providing unforgettable experiences that bring family and friends together to create memories that will last a lifetime.

Our Values:

At Longleat, we believe in engaging and inspiring our employees, putting people first, taking accountability, continuously improving, and acting with integrity. We invite everyone who works with us to subscribe to these values, as they truly set us apart as a place to work.

Why Work with Us:

In this unique work environment, you will be surrounded by historic landscapes and listed buildings, all while listening to our lions roar and wolves howl. You will even have the opportunity to visit our adorable Koalas and cheeky meerkats during your lunch break.

You will receive a rate of £30,000 per annum, in addition to a range of attractive benefits, including:

  • 29 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
  • Unlimited free entry to Longleat for our employees.
  • Complimentary tickets to Longleat and Cheddar Gorge and Caves, 18 per annum pro rata.
  • 50% off Annual passes for Friends and Family.
  • Discounts on food and beverages and retail merchandise.
  • 20% off VIP Experiences, 10% off Accommodation.
  • Discretionary bonus scheme.
  • Employee Assistant Programme.
  • Employer contributory pension scheme.
  • Life assurance scheme.
  • Perks at work.
  • Range of flexible working schemes.

Your Contract:

You will be on a 37.5 hour contract. Working days will be predominantly Monday – Friday, but with flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and bank holidays as required.

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