Retail Buying Administration Apprentice

2 months 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 the Marketing team and Suppliers to support specific Promotional initiatives
  • Manage the 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 & support forecasting
  • Ensure ranging decisions are accurately reflected in central Master Data database
  • Manage eCommerce price/product updates
  • Coordinate supplier & route visits
  • Manage the 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 with 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. While previous experience in retail or a related field is a bonus, it's your enthusiasm and ability to communicate confidently that will set you apart. In this role, you'll thrive under pressure, managing multiple tasks while keeping things organized and meeting deadlines with precision.

We're after someone who's engaging, curious, and not afraid to have challenging conversations with both internal and external stakeholders. You'll need sharp analytical skills – because in retail, detail is everything. If you're tech-savvy, proficient in Excel, and have excellent written and spoken English, you're already ahead. And with your strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and sense of humor, you'll fit right in with the team.

What We Offer

We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills, and strong characters bring out the best in us all. And we cannot wait for you to join.

Working at DFDS

Be a valued member of a diverse team at DFDS and help drive change together.

While you're with us, we want you to develop. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace. We will also offer training courses that can support you in your role, if needed.

Now about what we can give you. You'll be able to access some fantastic benefits such as:

  • 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 including face-to-face counselling, fast 24/7 access to a GP, a second medical opinion, and legal support for colleagues and their family.
  • 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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