Business and Finance Graduates Wanted

Are you a Maths or Business graduate with a motivated and hardworking attitude? Join the Ultimate Products Graduate Development Programme and kickstart your career Ultimate Products are looking for talented and career-driven graduates to join our development programme in the Online Department. We recognise that graduates fresh out of university have often developed a brilliant array of transferable skills but lack job-specific experience. That's where we come in The UP graduate programme combines on the job training with regular reviews, mentoring and development plans to give our grads the best possible first step on the career ladder. With the help of our employee mentoring programme, each of our graduates is given one-on-one support and guidance to help them reach their highest potential. Key ResponsibilitiesAs Ecommerce Merchandiser, you will be providing essential support to the Head of Online and the Managing Director in the implementation of the Company's Ecommerce strategy. Focus areas include: - Forecasting and analysing data to drive additional business through our ecommerce channels across many European countries - Identifying buying/selling trends in the online market and acting on opportunities for business growth - Completing forecasting reviews and ensuring the correct stock is readily available for customers - Researching consumer trends and optimisation of online accounts and ecommerce listings on platforms such as Amazon and Groupon - Working with departments including Buying, Design and Merchandising to coordinate the customer account set up process and arrange product samples for online listings - Working with our Warehouse team to communicate order activity for our online vendors and direct to consumer accounts This position offers a fantastic opportunity to work within our fastest growing division and contribute towards the development of the business' online strategy. You will be working with cutting edge products on the consumer market as well as our major customer accounts including Amazon, Ebay and Groupon. Due to the continual growth of our online markets this position also offers great career potential. The UP storyFrom a spark in Oldham to a global success. We're the cogs in the retail machine, studying the latest trends, designing, manufacturing and distributing innovative, branded products at the best prices to a mass market. We've established strong working relationships with Internationally recognised retailers (including Tesco, Asda and Amazon), filling the shelves of the world's favourite stores in 38 countries. Our purpose is to provide 'beautiful products for every home.' Our recognised brands (including Salter, Beldray and Russell Hobbs) have a reputation for high quality and on trend design, and they're faithful household names - some that even your grandparents love.Since 1997, we've grown into a public limited company with an annual turnover exceeding £100 million, allowing us to increase our brand awareness, transparency and company reputation. Our relationships with our shareholders, customers and the consumer are only getting stronger. We have strong corporate values, supporting local charities and initiatives, giving back to the community that helped build us, and we're trusted to deliver unbeatable results every time. What we look for - Recent degree qualification at 2:1 or above - Maths or Business is desired. - At least 6 months work experience, ideally within an office-based environment - Excellent organisational skills - Ability to multitask - Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel - Adaptable with a "do what it takes" attitude to completing tasks within set deadlines - Assertive and confident with a passion to learn - Local to Greater Manchester What is in it for you?We care about your progression: - Structured training and personal development plan during your career with us - Ongoing salary reviews as you take on more responsibility and progress your career - Employee Save As You Earn share save scheme - Optional salary sacrifice pension contribution of an additional 10% on top of your standard pension contribution We invest in our people: - New £2M state of the art office in Oldham - 25 days holiday plus bank holidays after your first 12 months - Access to wellbeing support, including 24-hour access to Employee Assistance Helpline - Charity, Environmental and ESG committees, created to encourage positive change within the company and our wider community - Every UP employee is authorised to complete a day of paid charity work volunteering - High levels of employee satisfaction - Glassdoor rating of 4* and above We celebrate in style: - Annual Christmas party paid for by the company - Flowers or a gift for landmark birthdays, weddings, and births - £250 towards a wedding cake