Buyer

A bit about the company:

Established in 1994, The Fragrance Shop is the UK’s leading independent fragrance retailer. Our aim is to make mainstream and luxury fragrances affordable and accessible to all. We showcase over 130 fragrance brands available in over 220 stores throughout UK, online at and via our app and mobile site, as well as over the phone. The Fragrance Shop is on a steep growth track with many exciting new development plans. We are expanding and are looking for a Buyer to join the team and be part of a growing and vibrant brand.

Why you’ll love working here:

• Enjoy work-life balance with our flexible working scheme - including 15 work from home days a year, duvet days and the choice to flex your working hours.
• Vibrant state-of-the-art office, conveniently located in Trafford Park with great transport links and free onsite parking
• No need to travel to the gym – we have one here for you! Take advantage of our free onsite gym facilities before/after work or even pop in at lunch time
• Generous staff discounts on a wide range of fabulous fragrances
• Excellent progression and development opportunities - work with teams who are passionate about what they do and develop your expertise within a creative and collaborative space

Role Snapshot:

As part of a multi-channel retail business with ambitious growth plans, you will work alongside the visual merchandiser to ensure smooth running of the department. Experience as a Buyer is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Keeps abreast of competitor offer/pricing & reacts where necessary
• Primary contact for suppliers’ sales teams
• Build product ranges to support promotional events
• Seeks new products to drive incremental sales
• Set core & promotional retail pricing & maximize product margin
• Forecast new & promotional line stock requirements
• Provide stock & sales data for suppliers
• Provide ad-hoc reports
• Oversee ordering of all stock, testers & promotional items
• Analyze performance of Sku’s

Experience/Skills:

• Ability to embrace change
• Genuine team player at all levels
• Customer focus
• Solid business acumen
• Excellent excel skills
• Experience of FMCG range management
• Numerate & analytical
• Good communicator skills

The Fragrance Shop is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we are regrettably not able to respond to everyone. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of your application, please assume that on this occasion you have not been successful.

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