Buyer – Caravan Accessories

Job Title: Buyer – Caravan Accessories
Location: Staveley, Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Salary: Great Salary Package

Our client operates 60 stores across the UK with ambitious plans for significant growth over the next three years. They are the UK’s leading outdoor retailer of entry level clothing, footwear, camping equipment and tents and now caravan accessories. They differentiate themselves from their competitors by their high level of customer service, the technical knowledge of their staff and their range of quality brands.

They are looking to recruit an experienced caravan accessories buyer to establish and build this significant category of product. Previous knowledge and experience of the caravan industry, particularly parts and accessories is essential.

Reporting to the Head of Buying in a small focused team the Buyer will be responsible for all caravan related products. You will ensure that they continue to lead the market by selling the best products at the best prices. You will be responsible for developing commercial strategies that will drive revenue, brand and profitability for the business.

Buyer Key Responsibilities include the following:-

* Develop and implement an effective, commercial buying strategy with the head of buying.
* Responsibility for the product selection, ranging, ordering and stock management process.
* Responsibility for adding to, improving and developing the range.
* Drive £GP growth through an effective range, stock management and markdown strategy.
* Use detailed analysis and merchandising skills to maximise sales.
* Provide relevant & accurate information on category performance and inventory position.
* Manage stock phasing and movement into and around the business to maximise potential.
* Develop and manage relationships with new and existing suppliers.

Specific Job Skills:

* Proven experience of buying branded products.
* A strong negotiator with excellent communication skills.
* Experience of working in the outdoor sector would be highly desirable.
* Experience is the caravan industry is essential.

Personal Qualities:

* Driven individual with a passion for buying and the great outdoors.
* Enthusiastic high achiever.
* Energetic and tenacious team player with plenty of self discipline.
* A self-starter capable of developing strategy.
* A dynamic approach to relationship building, both internally and externally.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Great salary package and lots of potential for the right candidate.

Please with your CV and covering letter.

Please check your email for confirmation that your application for this Buyer role has been received and to follow further instructions if applicable.