Buying Graduate Management Programme: Career Advancement in Food Retail
4 weeks ago
Role Overview
As a Buying Graduate Management Programme participant at Lidl GB, you will embark on a challenging and rewarding two-year journey of structured development. This role offers the long-term scope to become a permanent Assistant Buying Manager with opportunities for further progression.
Key Responsibilities
- Make multi-million-pound decisions and negotiate the best possible commercial terms for the business.
- Own your categories, responsible for product development and being our chief taste tester.
- Manage products from initial concept through to launching in our depots and stores.
- Demonstrate an ability to challenge the status quo and bring your own ideas.
- Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and analyse data to support commercial decisions.
- Constantly strive to improve our customer offer, getting better never stops.
- Work as part of a team, but be equally happy working independently on your categories.
- Spin lots of plates at any one time, striving under pressure & multi-tasking is your thing.
Requirements
- A 2:2 degree or above in any discipline by September 2025 or graduated from a Bachelors degree no earlier than September 2023.
- Possession of a full UK driving licence by 1st February 2025.
- Already live, or are happy to relocate within a one-hour commute of our Head Office in Tolworth.
- To be legally entitled to work in the UK on a full-time basis.
- German language skills are desirable but not essential.
- Be passionate about the food retail industry and a love for all things discount retailer.
- Strong commercial acumen and an initiative-taker with entrepreneurial spirit.
- Work well under pressure to tight and often conflicting deadlines.
- Pragmatic, logical, resilient and quick thinking are all the words people would use to describe you.
- Be assertive and confident.
- Able to attend the assessment day either on 28th or 29th November 2024.
- A Cover Letter must be attached to your application to be considered for this role.
What We Offer
- 30 days holiday (pro rata).
- 10% in-store discount.
- Company Car.
- Pension scheme.
- Discounted Gym.
- Plus, more of the perks you deserve.
At Lidl GB, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.
Apply now to find your place at Lidl GB and take the first step towards a rewarding career in food retail.
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