Impulse Buyer

We currently have an opportunity for an Impulse Buyer to join our B&M team based in our Central Support Offices at Lasswadeon a 12 month fixed term basis. You will be responsible for the delivery of commercial ranges and unique products that will create a reason for customers to shop at Dobbies and deliver the sales and margin required. As a manager and leader within Dobbies, showing strong team management skills, driving performance through empowering your direct reports and your teams to make the right decisions. 

Responsibilities

Understand trends and metrics to range product in line with customers’ expectations Manage and develop supplier relationships to ensure stock and cash management Identify supply chain issues and manage to ensure stock availability Analyse consumer buying patterns and predict future trends Working with the merchandising team, manage plans for stock levels Regularly review performance indicators, such as sales, sell through, promotions and stock levels Meet suppliers, negotiate and agree terms of contracts Maintain relationships with existing suppliers and source new suppliers for future products Attend trade fairs to select and assemble new collection of products Present new ranges to the senior team Curate and trade multi channel strategy Train and mentor junior team members Provide oversight to team, managing day-to-day issues and concerns, coaching and developing all team members, driving performance and deliver of the company goals through inhouse tools and ensuring all managed within company policy, procedures and processes. Take the lead in creating a great place to work for everyone; create a positive and engaged team through recognition, fun and inspiring others to achieve An effective coach with the ability to provide direct, honest and constructive feedback

Who we are looking for

Strong analytical skills Commercial awareness Creative with an eye for trends and future opportunities Excellent negotiation skills and ability to network and influence people Ability to cope with the pressure of having to make important decisions and meet tight deadlines Confident presentation style Drive and determination Numerical and IT proficient A passion for retail Empathetic, organised, empowering where appropriate. Good delegator and manager of individuals and teams Can demonstrate our values at all times – we’re one team, getting better everyday. We bring a smile. We live and breathe gardens. We make it work for our customers.

What we offer

Holiday – enjoy a well deserved break with 33 annual leave days per year (pro-rata for part time) Discount – treat yourself with generous uncapped discount across our stores with 50% off in our Restaurants, 25% off in the Garden Centre and 10% off in our food halls Hybrid working – a combination of office and home working to help balance your work life balance Pension – save for the future with our company contributed enhanced Group Pension Plan Season ticket loans – spread the cost of travel with an interest free loan Access to Wagestream – support your financial wellbeing, with ability to access earnings ahead of pay day, save for the future and financial advice Access to Retail Trust – seek confidential support, access to a Virtual GP, free counselling service and discounted retail rewards with our employee wellbeing platform Access to Dobbies Academy – continue your development with our eLearning platform and development programmes Study assistance – invest in your professional development with funded courses and qualifications The little things to keep you going through the day – free tea, coffee, and milk Collaborative office space – with access to our wellbeing room, learning resources and even a book swap Invites to our annual company conference, summer and Christmas social events

About us

At Dobbies, we’re proud to have history dating back to 1865. Founded by James Dobbie, we’re the UK’s largest garden centre retailer, with 3,800 colleagues and 77 stores, including six little dobbies, and a Central Support Office near Edinburgh.

Our passion and joy for gardens and plants is what makes us special. In our stores, we showcase this through own brand and branded products, concession partners and services. We have something for every season, occasion and style of garden, outside and in.

Many of our stores also feature a restaurant or coffee shop, where customers can enjoy refreshments or meals in a relaxed and welcoming environment. 

At Dobbies, we champion garden living all-year-round and offer a calendar of events and experiences that bring people and communities together. 

We’re committed to being a great place to work. We’re one team and we encourage our colleagues to be the best version of themselves, every day; to share their wins and celebrate success. Together, we make it work for our customers.

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