KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years in buying or category management with demonstrated negotiation skills essential
• Experience in pharmacy retail a distinct advantage
• Third level Degree in a business or related study.
• Excellent Microsoft office and reporting skills.

• Responsible for Seasonal Gifting, Premium Beauty and Fragrance categories range development.
• Responsible for delivering category sales and margin.
• Build, present and deliver strong category strategies.
• Manage the end-to-end Life Cycle of the product ranges from conception to customer.
• Maintain, manage and grow existing supplier relationships.
• Build promotional plan for selected categories and communicate these plans to Marketing, Sales & Ops teams.
• Negotiate joint business plans and long-term agreements with your suppliers.
• Identify and execute opportunities to increase revenue and margin, continuously analysing performance and acting where appropriate.
• Remain up to date with market and industry trends to update customer offering and review competitor offer and price positioning.
• Strong focus on stock management. Identifying markdowns, managing stock out of the business.
• Working with the space planning manager to build and execute planograms.
• Prepare for and present range reviews and presentations.
• Conduct regular store visits across the estate to support stores in growing sales.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with other departments in the business
• Any other projects and duties where they arise.