Home and Lifestyle Buyer/ Manager

Home and Lifestyle Buyer/ Manager

Maternity Cover (9-12 months)

Stewarts Christchurch

An opportunity has arisen to join our Home & Lifestyle Department working in a Buyer/Manager role on a fixed-term basis for 9 to 12 months with gifts, indoor plants, cards, books, gifts, jewellery, food and much much more. Experience in a similar role in a retail environment is essential.

We are looking for an exceptional person to fill this position between January and October 2021, but available to start early December for a comprehensive handover. You will be passionate about the products we sell but also about customer satisfaction and have experience in purchasing and negotiation with new and existing suppliers. You will be creating and maintaining innovative displays and also providing outstanding levels of customer service. To help you in this task you will have the support of a small team of staff already committed to exceptional customer service which you will be managing. Some travel will also be required, not only to visit our other centres to support them in delivering consistent standards along the business, but also to suppliers to keep up to date with our range.

In return for your hard work and dedication you will receive a competitive salary, generous employee discount after probationary period, contributive pension scheme, free uniform, free parking and a pleasant working environment. The position will involve working an average of 40 hours per week to include weekdays and alternate weekends with a day off during the week.

If you tick many of the boxes above then we would love to hear from you. Please send us your CV and/or application form together with a covering letter to the address below, explaining why you are perfect for this role:
HR Department
Stewarts Head Office
8 Christchurch Business Park, Radar Way,
Christchurch BH23 4FL
or e-mail: jobs@stewarts.co.uk

Closing Date: 6th November 2020