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Buyer - Party / Seasonal
Apply nowJob no:519853 Work type:Full time Location:VIC - Metro Categories:Merchandise
Iconic Australian owned and operated retail business
You must have at least 3 years’ proven experience as a Buyer
Hybrid role in a vibrant team culture offering profit share, discounts & more!
Spotlight is on the hunt for a commercially sharp, creative Buyer to join our PARTY category.
If you’ve got the vision to build irresistible ranges and the drive to deliver results, this is your moment.
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’s In It For You?
Competitive salary + Super + Profit Share
Hybrid flexibility and a buzzing South Melbourne Support Group
Career growth, development, and real impact
Perks galore: team discounts, EAP, gym deals, and more
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:
You must have at least 3 years’ proven experience as a Buyer
Party or Seasonal 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
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 of Spotlight, Anaconda & Harris Scarfe, we are acknowledged as one of the market leaders within the Australian retail Space.
Apply now and bring your buying brilliance to Spotlight!
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.
Advertised: AUS Eastern Standard Time Applications close:
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.
