Join Net World Sports on our mission to become the world’s leading sports equipment retailer. Nothing excites us more than finding hungry, talented individuals and unleashing them in a team capable of achieving incredible things.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
* Establish, build and maintain relationships with core suppliers and shareholders, ensuring a strong business relationship. Work with suppliers to negotiate the best cost prices, lead times and payment terms.
* Stock and sales analysis, producing reports to show sales and stock performance, highlighting opportunities to drive sales.
* Manage pricing across categories to achieve a competitive position, without compromising profitability.
* Maximize the performance of your products by establishing a good understanding of your range, competitors and the wider retail market.
* Work with internal stakeholders to help maximize sales, profit and efficient stock management.
* Build relationships across all departments, communicating with managers and directors.
* Constantly look for improvements and bring in the best possible products, checking reviews as well as refund reports.
* Have good knowledge of a WSSI tool and category planning.
* Identify and propose improved working practices and updates to existing systems to assist the managers in the development and training of newer members of the merchandising team.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
* Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar fast-paced role - experience with buying or purchasing is essential.
* Comfortable, confident and experienced in managing overseas suppliers, typically from the Far East region.
* Dynamic and eager to learn and develop within our company.
* Negotiation skills and comprehensive commercial awareness, with the ability to identify trends and consider the impact on stock levels.
* Excellent numerical and analytical skills - proficient in the use of Excel, as well as being confident on other Microsoft programs.
* Able to find and extract data and develop a full understanding and awareness of business systems.
* Ability to work proactively and reactively in a fast-paced environment, and keep calm under pressure while completing multiple tasks.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills, able to work in a team.
* Self-motivated, extremely organized with a good eye for detail.
WHAT YOU'LL GET:
Health & Wellbeing: Workouts, Run Club, Nature Trail, Wellness Allowances, Gym Memberships, On-Site Gym (Coming Soon!), Golf Memberships & Mental Health Support.
29 Days Annual Leave (Including Bank Holidays): Increases with Length of Service.
Flexible Working Hours.
Social Events: Busy Schedule of Parties, Sports Tournaments, Charity Events & Lots More!
Table Tennis, Pool Tables & Sports Equipment in the Office.
Additional Benefits Available: Vitality Private Health Insurance, Help to Buy Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Discounted Travel Schemes & Lots More!
Product Discount on Net World Sports & Affiliate Partner Products.
Subsidised On-Site Bistro: Serving Freshly Prepared Food Every Day for Breakfast & Lunch.
Employee Recognition: Bonus & Commission Schemes and Performance, Length of Service & Life Event Rewards.
Employee Support: Saving Schemes, Legal & Financial Advice, Parental Guidance.
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