An excellent opportunity for someone who already has some buying experience who is looking to develop these skills further.
That's why our Commercial team is passionate about creating an environment where people can be creative and trailblazing in order to do their best work.
As a Buyer (Grade C), you will drive the commercial performance of your category across all our formats.
Delivering and tracking against the key commercial KPI's of sales and profitability
Curating the optimum assortment for our customers that delivers on all our commercial targets
Delivering projects and trials within your own area with cross functional engagement
Contributing to the annual budget building process
Previous buying/commercial experience – desirable
Computer literate - experience using Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)
Strong commercial acumen
Strong numeracy skills and ability to analyse data
Hybrid Working Model from home and in the office
~24 Days holiday, plus your Birthday off, plus Bank Holidays with an opportunity to buy extra days holiday
~ Family Friendly Leave
~ Pension Scheme
~ Sharesave Scheme
~ Annual Bonus based on company and personal performance
~ Competitive Salary
~ Staff Discount Card for stores and online
Celebrating 230 years, we're proud to have grown and evolved into a globally recognised brand present in over 30 countries around the world, and we're proud to be that air of familiarity people love and trust on their journey, both in life and through life.
As a diverse group of over 12,000 colleagues, we are all on the same journey to a better business through our commitments to our planet, people and the communities we serve.
Our UK Travel office is based in a buzzing part of central London close to Liverpool Street Station.
We are an ambitious team that thrives on pace, collaboration and innovation resulting in a real entrepreneurial culture.
WHSmith are proud to be an inclusive employer, we want our colleagues to feel welcome, and free to be themselves with us.