The Company
Quest Search & Selection are proudly partnering with this global multi-brand business which has been established for over 100 years and has over 200 stores globally and growing
The Role
The main purpose of this Buyer - Impulse & Snacks role is to utilise data and have an understanding of brands to create new ranges, appropriate pricing and sales-boosting strategies to deliver profitable ranges and drive year on year growth.
The Responsibilities for this Buyer - Impulse & Snacksposition:-
*You will be responsible for selecting and developing profitable new ranges for upcoming seasons
*This category includes grab snacking purchases within all categories
*Working with leading suppliers such as Nestle, Mars and Kellogg’s
*Lead and develop innovative range marketing plans around the categories
*Keep abreast of international market trends, customer requirements and competitor activity thus identify market opportunities
*Holding accountability for revenue, sales, margin and promotional income.
*You should have experience of driving revenue and profit with digital & store ranges.
*Using data and upcoming trends you will generate new ideas on how to grow YOY sales, margin to deliver an effective category plans.
*Conduct range reviews and undertake continuous improvement of the product offer through effective range analysis.
*Managing performance of products within budget.
To be successful in this Buyer - Impulse & Snacks position:-
*2-3 Years + experience within Buying.
*You’ll be an experienced Buyer, Junior Buyer who has bought branded product ranges within food /FMCG or another branded category.
*If you have Snacking, Gifting Food, Impulse, Seasonal, Biscuits or Confectionary experience this is desirable but not essential.
*Lead and develop innovative range marketing plans to suit the specific markets.
*A head for figures, as this area is data-driven.
*Has expertise knowledge for revenue, sales, margin and promotional income.
The Benefits of this Buyer - Impulse & Snacksposition:-
*25 days Holidays
*Pension
*Bonus potential
*Car Allowance circa 4.5k
*Flexible working (3 days in the office)
The role will appeal to someone who wants to gain experience within a fast growing and ambitious business, where their people are their biggest asset! If this role sounds like you then please send your cv today, quoting the reference JO-2211-110531
We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.
Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.