Buyer / Merchandiser

7 days ago

Croydon, United Kingdom Kings Gyms (Iceking) Full time

Buyer / Merchandiser – Kings Gym



Location – Hybrid/remote (commutable to Kings Gym locations)



 



About Iceking Group





Iceking Group are a family owned second generation entrepreneurial
business who are actively expanding in the retail, hospitality and leisure
sectors.  As proven operators with the ability to help shape and drive
brand strategy, we have a strong people centric culture.



Iceking operate world renowned brands across
the Hospitality and Retail sectors including the fastest growing Strength and
Conditioning USP Leisure brand in the UK.



Growth in a world of disruption and
increasingly complex business challenges, requires us to embrace
diversification, evolve our working methods to optimise agility and embrace
flexibility for sustained success.  This underpins Iceking’s strategy and
purpose with an ambition to develop a generational, multi-brand people
organisation that optimises brand performance with a commercial operator lens.



 



About Kings Gym



Part of Iceking Group, Kings Gym is a
multi-unit gym business. The business currently operates 3 gyms sites within
London and Sussex with nationwide growth on the horizon, including new sites in
Sussex and Kent which will open in 2025.



We are planning expansion of the brand as a
franchise opportunity and are looking for a Buyer / Merchandiser to join the
team who will help us drive successful growth within our sector.



 



Job
Description



As
a Buyer at Kings Gyms, you are a seasoned professional with a strong commercial
acumen and a proven track record in buying. Your ability to analyse complex
data, understand market trends, and influence stakeholders at various levels
enables you to develop and execute category strategies that drive profitable
growth and deliver exceptional customer propositions. With your strategic
mindset, and adaptability in balancing short and long-term objectives, you are
adept at managing high-performing teams, navigating dynamic retail environments,
and making impactful decisions that positively influence shareholder value,
product performance, and team development.



Your
role will involve range building, range selection, product proposition, and
planned executions across all channels, with a focus on delivering a
customer-centric proposition and achieving target KPIs including sales, margin,
stock, availability, and customer satisfaction.



Additionally,
you will manage pricing strategies, negotiate supplier funding, and work
towards enhancing profitability through effective trading plans and joint
business plans with suppliers. You will play a key role in executing range
launches, promotions, and events while contributing to the financial management
and success product.



To
include e-commerce end to end management and expand on Roles and
Responsibilities.  Work alongside
warehouse operator



 



Role
Responsibilities




  • Pitching
    ideas for new product ranges to key stakeholders in the business. Management
    of Suppliers to deliver product development and conduct market research to
    bring new products to market
  • Identifying
    suitable suppliers/manufacturers build and maintain relationships with
    suppliers and shareholders, ensuring a strong business relationship
  • Identifying
    niche products for the Kings Gyms customer
  • Visiting
    relevant trade fairs to look for new products
  • Develop
    and embed ethical supply chain policies within manufacturing sites
  • Work
    alongside all stakeholders to agree product launch dates and ensure this
    is delivered end to end across ecommerce and in gym
  • Negotiating
    prices, quantities and delivery timescales with suppliers to negotiate the
    best cost prices, lead times and payment terms
  • Manage
    pricing across categories to achieve a competitive position, without
    compromising profitability
  • Managing
    stock levels and analysing purchase data
  • Producing
    and analyse reports and forecasts
  • Completing
    financial and other system administration.
  • Maximize
    the performance of products by establishing a good understanding of your range,
    competitors and the wider retail market
  • Work
    with internal stakeholders to help maximize sales, profit and efficient stock
    management
  • Constantly
    on the lookout for improving and bringing in the best possible products,
    checking reviews as well as refund reports


 



Skills
and Experience



  • Minimum
    of 1 years’ experience in a similar role - experience with buying or purchasing
    is essential
  • Comfortable,
    confident and experienced in managing overseas suppliers
  • Strong
    commercial awareness
  • Dynamic
    and eager to learn and develop within our company
  • Excellent
    negotiation skills and comprehensive commercial awareness, with the ability to
    identify trends and consider the impact on stock levels
  • Good
    numerical and analytical skills - proficient in the use of Excel at an advanced
    level, as well as being confident on other Microsoft programs
  • Able
    to find and extract data and develop a full understanding and awareness of
    business systems
  • Ability
    to work proactively and re-actively in a fast-paced environment, and keep calm
    under pressure and when completing multiple tasks
  • Good
    communication and interpersonal skills, able to work in a team
  • Excellent
    eye for detail and able to work in a fast environment


Benefits



  • Contributary pension scheme
  • 25 days holiday
  • Free gym membership across all Kings Gym
    locations
  • Discretionary annual bonus scheme, based on
    performance
  • MediCash health Insurance package
  • Mileage paid (aligned with current HMRC
    rates) from base location (base location TBC)


 



 



 



 



 



 

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