Buying Assistant

5 days ago

Watford, United Kingdom Wickes Full time

Wickes are a leading multichannel retailer and we are looking for a Category Assistant to join our established team. This is a genuine opportunity to develop into a career in commercial, you will be responsible for supporting our category teams on all aspects of our products’ journeys - from their original source anywhere in the world, right through to the shelves in our stores.

Don’t worry if you do not have specific commercial experience - if you have an interest in a career in commercial / buying, enjoy an environment where no day is the same, a ‘can-do’ attitude, attention to detail, strong communication skills alongside good numeracy - it is those core skills that we are looking for coupled with the drive and ambition to make a difference.

**Key Accountabilities**:

- Support the Commercial team to drive sales, maximise profit and achieve stock and sales targets
- Assist in listing, managing and developing product ranges and promotional offers
- Maintain the online store copy, images and information for a seamless customer experience
- Monitor competitor activity

**About you**
- Ideally you will have some retail ‘shop floor’ experience or a degree in relation to business or retail
- Ability to multitask and prioritise workload alongside good time management
- Strong numeracy and administration skills - Knowledge of Excel, Powerpoint, Word or Google equivalents essential
- Attention to detail with a right first-time attitude
- Collaborative team working and relationship building
- Positive attitude, motivated and enthusiastic with an entrepreneurial attitude & way of thinking
- Works well under pressure and to tight deadlines

**What can we offer you?**

You’ll be supported with fantastic learning and development and have the opportunity to grow and develop your career with us

We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that includes
- Competitive bonus
- Save-as-you-earn scheme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Colleague discount
- Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership, cycle to work scheme

Our widely recognised wellbeing strategy is something we’re proud of at Wickes. As part of this, we offer a range of health and wellbeing benefits and support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, financial education & loans, and access to parental, menopause and fertility support.

We have recently re-opened our Support Centre in Watford, where our Commercial team are based, along with our other support functions. We recognise the value of bringing our teams together to collaborate, support each other and build on our amazing culture. We are also encouraging our teams to work flexibly, with a blend of remote / office working.

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