Buyer Tobacco and Drinks
- Employer
- Michael Page Sales
- Location
- England, London
- Salary
- £40000 - £50000 per annum + bonus, pensions, staff discounts
- Closing date
- 9 Sep 2022
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- Business Sector
- Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Buying
Job Details
An excellent opportunity for someone looking for a great launch into their buying career, ideally with FMCG buying retail experience.
Client Details
My client is a globally recognised brand present in over 30 countries around the world, and they are very well-regarded by people from all walks of life.
Description
- Deliver and track against the key commercial KPI's of sales and profitability
- Curate the optimum assortment for our customers that delivers on all of our commercial targets
- Generate a continuous pipeline of value-creating initiatives to deliver sales and profitability
- Be responsible for the category and trade plan that aligns with the overarching business plan
- Negotiate with and manage the supplier base, including a clear supplier strategy and the ongoing maintenance/improvement of terms
- Define the pricing and promotional strategy for the category
- Product/supplier sourcing & development in line with the strategy
- Deliver projects and trials within your own area with cross-functional engagement
Profile
· Previous buying/commercial experience - desirable
· Computer literate - experience using Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)
· Great stakeholder management with the ability to communicate and influence effectively
· Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
· Strong commercial acumen
· Negotiation knowledge and skills
· Strong numeracy skills and ability to analyse data
· Ability to demonstrate problem-solving skills
· Proactive and resourceful
· Great team player
Job Offer
- Competitive salary
- Annual bonus based on company and personal performance
- Hybrid working model from home and in the office
- 24 Days holiday, plus your Birthday off, plus Bank Holidays with an opportunity to buy extra days
- Early Friday finish
- Staff discount card for stores and online
Company
Michael Page Sales UK is a leading professional recruitment consultancy covering permanent, interim and contract recruitment. We have UK wide coverage with ten offices located in London, Weybridge, Reading, Birmingham, Bristol, Leicester, St Albans, Manchester, Leeds and Glasgow. The core markets we serve are Consumer, Business Services, Media, IT/Telco, Financial Services, Healthcare and Technical Sales, with a dedicated person or team in each location specialising in each of these sectors. The clients we work with are as diverse as the candidates we represent; from Blue Chips to SMEs, and Sales Execs to Sales Directors. Our Consultants are typically from relevant sales backgrounds giving first hand experience of the roles we recruit for. We pride ourselves on delivering unrivalled service levels to our candidates and our clients, our track record of success over the past 20 years means we stand out.
Within our Consumer Sales Division we have consultants within each of the 10 offices who dedicate themselves to this sector and no other. Our specialist capability is demonstrated further as we focus on sub sectors such as food, drink, household, foodservice, consumer electronics, apparel, health & beauty, consumer healthcare, pet and sports. Some of our key clients include Colgate, Beiersdorf, Dr Oetker, Johnson & Johnson, Matthew Clark, PZ Cussons, Kellogg’s, 2 Sisters, Samsung, Seven Seas, Twinings, Unilever, Reckitt Benckiser, SC Johnson, Warburtons, InBev, Kettle Chips, Hallmark, Luxottica, McCain, Britvic, General Mills, and Molson Coors to name but a few!
Michael Page Sales UK is part of Michael Page International with operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. As well as looking for high quality candidates for our clients, we are also always looking for top talent to work for us
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