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Buyer - Retail
Apply nowJob no:512794 Work type:Full time Location:VIC - Metro Categories:Merchandise
Iconic Australian owned and operated retail business
Hybrid Role + Member Discounts + Profit Share
A vibrant, team culture where we embrace pace, encourage new ideas & leadership
This is a newly created role to support the exciting growth plans for the Party category at Spotlight Group!
In this hybrid role, you will be at the forefront of driving the category within your portfolio to brand new heights and will unleash your creativity and expertise as you develop commercially relevant ranges.
What you will be doing:
Deliver clear customer focused category plans to achieve sales and profit targets
Build commercially balanced product ranges in line with Company strategy and manage end-to end product lifecycle, including product selection, pricing, marketing, ticketing, VM and promotion
Successfully build and execute merchandise strategies based on in-depth analysis and customer insights to grow sales and profit
Create and manage retail price architecture to ensure competitiveness in market
Collaborate with cross functional teams
Respond to sales and market data to make commercial decisions to maximise sales opportunities and minimise potential future risk
Trade the department, in collaboration with the BDM and planner, by optimising profit, maximising sales and proactive marketing and markdown management
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and awareness of competitor and external trends, identifying missed opportunities and trends to maximise revenue
Managing & inspiring your team to achieve success within your category
About You:
Proven experience as a Buyer with at least 3 years’ experience
Party category experience is desirable however not essential
Strong commercial acumen
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced, team-oriented environment
What’s in it for you?
Along with the incredible career- growth and opportunities as part of the SRG team, we can offer you:
Benefits- Work Flexibility, Team Discounts, EAP, Gym Membership Discounts & more
Exposure to and opportunities across one of Australia’s largest & most successful Retailers, with continuing growth
Career progression, personal development and mentoring
A culture that rewards initiative and creativity
Centrally located office, close to South Melbourne Market
About Us:
Spotlight Group Holdings ( SRG ) is Australia's largest privately-owned and operated family business, comprising of the Spotlight Retail Group, the Spotlight Property Group, Spotlight Direct Investments and the Spotlight Charitable Foundation.
Comprising of the long term existing iconic brands in Spotlight, Anaconda and Mountain Designs, together with the exciting addition of Harris Scarfe, SRG is acknowledged as the market leaders within the Australian retail Space.
To apply, please complete our online application form and submit an up-to-date resume.
You must have unrestricted working rights in Australia to be considered for this position.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No agency enquiries or applications please.
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Found the perfect Spotlight role for you and want to apply? Great!
You’ll find details on our recruitment process below. Make sure you’re well prepared to keep your nerves at bay and to maximise your chances of making a great impression.
1. Update Your CV
Make sure your CV is up-to- date with your latest skills and experience, and that it’s tailored to the role you are seeking. It is a legal requirement that all Spotlight employees have the right to work in Australia.
2. Apply
You can apply online by selecting the relevant job link above, uploading your CV and completing the online application form.
3. Attend An Interview
If your application has been successful, we will ask you to take part in one or more of the following:
phone interview
face-to-face interview
group interview.
4. Reference & Police Check
As part of the screening process, we will obtain your consent to complete two work-related reference checks and, for roles that require one, a police check.
5. Job Offer
Congratulations! If you have been successful, you will be able to accept your letter of offer online together with an employment pack containing information on
Spotlight and your responsibilities and entitlements.
