Retail Buying Administration Apprentice

2 days ago

Dover, Kent, United Kingdom DFDS Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to join our team as a Retail Buying Administration Apprentice. As a key member of our Duty Free team, you will play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of our business strategy and commercial targets.

Key Responsibilities
  • Liaise with Marketing and Suppliers to support promotional initiatives
  • Manage vessel/shop weekly communication to ensure clarity of message and engagement
  • Implement cost and retail price changes in the LS21 system
  • Set up new lines/promotions and support forecasting
  • Ensure ranging decisions are accurately reflected in central Master Data database
  • Manage eCommerce price/product updates
  • Coordinate supplier and route visits
  • Manage price comparison process vs local markets
  • Planogram management to ensure category vision is reflected on-shelf
  • Maintain online training tools and training visit schedules for vessels
  • Support running reports weekly for Weekly Trading meetings and ad hoc for analyzing sales performance
  • Work as a team to deliver budgeted financial KPIs including sales, profit, margin, and supplier income
About You

We are looking for a dynamic and driven individual with a flair for multitasking and an eye for detail. Previous experience in retail or a related field is a bonus, but it's your enthusiasm and ability to communicate confidently that will set you apart. You will thrive under pressure, managing multiple tasks while keeping things organized and meeting deadlines with precision.

What We Offer
  • 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
  • Access to Thrive, our award-winning Wellbeing platform
  • Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing

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