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.