Retail Gift Buyer
Location: Head Office, St Eval, Wadebridge, Cornwall
Hours: 24
Pay: £25,200 pa
We are looking for an experienced Retail Gift
Buyer to join our team with a positive attitude, a proactive approach, and the
ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels.
You’ll be working with the Head
of Retail and
will provide support in all elements of the strategy development, previous
sales history, product specifying, sourcing processes, business partnering with
product and operations leaders to identify and deliver greatest turnover and
commercial value in the category.
What will your role involve?
* Develop,
implement, and support the direction of the category sourcing strategy for
the gifting categories, managing all aspects of the commercial,
operational, quality and risk management requirements.
* Responsible
for the full end to end sourcing and supply process from supporting
business partners to develop a definition of needs, product specifications
through to confirmation of delivery and supplier payment.
* Manage,
on behalf of the business, effective supplier relationships, balancing
security of supply, cost effectiveness, commitment, RSG reputation and
access to market innovation.
* Lead
and execute tendering, negotiating, contracting and contract management
activities on significant spend areas within the category.
* Liaise
with the Style Consultant to provide a scoping brief
for all new labelling, packaging, and product designs to ensure that all
items are in line with the company style vision. Artwork will be created
in accordance with the company vision by the Style Consultant.
* Identify
and lead opportunities within the category to drive performance in supply,
cost, quality, innovation, and minimise risk.
* Coordinate
and review regular analysis of supplier spend and sales volume data,
reducing overall supply chain costs or leveraging spends where scale
allows, moving down the supply chain toward original product source.
* Work
with the commercial analyst to ensure the relevant data in purchasing
systems (as specified for that area of the business) is updated and
maintained in a timely and accurate manner.
* Attend
regular meetings with the Style Consultant, purchasing
and supply chain manager, operations manager (hotels), marketing
manager and Head of Retail to review the rolling plan.
Skills and experience needed
There will always be additional opportunities
beyond your job description that will provide you with the opportunity grow and
develop. We encourage you to take ownership, go the extra mile and to be
curious about making improvement to ensure that you can be the best that you
can be in your role.
Key Accountabilities
* Sales: Support
the achievement of budgeted sales for all outlets selling
Gifts.
* Profit
/ GP%: Support the Head of Retail to achieve budgeted cash profit and GP% for all Gift ranges.
* Pricing: Set
pricing strategy for own brand products. Liaise with The Head of Retail for decision making on all retail pricing.
* Stock: Work
along with the Head of Retail to agree stock levels and
Purchasing levels to an agreed budget. Final decision making on stock
purchase quantities sits with the Head of Retail.
* Own
brand development: gift and food gift: Grow
participation of own brand products – both gift and food gift products.
* Manufacturer
selection: Decide which manufacturers and
suppliers we work with. Final decision making on supplier selection sits
with Retail and Supply Chain Managers.
* Ranging
decisions: Assist the Head of Retail to drive sales on the ecommerce site.
* Branded range selection: Plan purchasing for supplier
branded ranges. Plan all purchase quantities.
* Operational
liaison: Assist the Head of Retail to ensure operational teams meet sales targets.
* Buying
admin: Interface with logistics,
accounts, and operations to ensure gift ranges are set up on the systems.
In return we'll offer
* A
share of service charge, giving you potentially up to an extra £1500 per
year.
* 50%
discount in our restaurants, 20% discount in our shops and online, and
discounted hotel stays and cookery courses.
* Free
meal for two - after one year with us you'll get a complimentary meal for
two people in one of our restaurants, every year.
* A
values-based culture recognised as one of the top 100 companies to work
for in the UK.
* Social
events - you'll get the chance to meet and work with Rick, Jill and the
Stein family.
* Training
and development - we'll support your development with regular discussions,
support and coaching to help you learn and improve.
* Holidays
- You'll get 28 days paid holiday which increases after two years.
* Free
parking and refreshments at our office space in St Eval.
Our story
Rick and Jill stein started our family run
business back in 1975, and today we employ over 600 happy staff. The business
has grown from the first flagship seafood restaurant in Padstow to 10
restaurants across the south of England, plus hotel rooms, cookery school,
shops and an online shop. Rick and Jill are still heavily involved in the
business, as are their three sons Ed, Jack and Charlie.
We see ourselves as being in the 'cheering up
industry' trying to make people smile with great food, drink and experiences.
As we are in the Top 25 Best Hospitality Companies to Work For, we think we are
pretty good at making our team smile too. We believe in both supporting our
teams and embracing diversity and as such are a Disability Confident Committed
Employer.
Family is the foundation of our business, and we
understand the importance of work/life balance and flexibility.
Our Values
We are proud to be a values led company which you
will learn more about upon joining us, the values that we live and breathe here
at Stein's are:
* Hospitality
is from our hearts.
* Enjoy
learning & improving.
* Right
thing, right way.
* Bring
out the best in each other.
* Show
great team spirit.
Grow your career with us
We're not just passionate about food, we're
passionate about developing our people too. 75% of our managers have been
promoted from within and we want to help you fulfil your potential. We'll
invest in you with:
* Craft
skills and training (wine and food tastings, supplier visits) to develop
your knowledge and confidence.
* Opportunities
to move between parts of our business.
* Encouragement
to apply for bigger roles when the time is right.
* Regular
encouragement and support from your manager.
Check us out!
Want to know what it's like to work
here?
Check out our 'Life at Steins' media
channels.
Instagram: @lifeatsteins_
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeatsteins
Say
Hello
We'd love
to hear from you - to apply, please email your cv to thendy[at]rickstein.com or
click apply to submit a quick application.
If
you would like any additional support or need any reasonable adjustments at any
stage, please let us know.
Are you Guest Obsessed, ready to join
us?
Apply now and become part of a team that delivers fresh, high-quality seafood
and fantastic guest experiences!
This
is a part-time position, 3 days a week, based at our offices in St Eval.
Salary £25,200 pa