Salford
As Junior Buyer you will help to develop our branded beauty portfolio which includes; skincare, makeup, fragrance, haircare, and other wellness products. Day to day, the role involves working with suppliers, carrying out commercial analysis to assess portfolio performance, helping with product selection, promotion planning, and play a key role in ensuring that assortment is trend led and aligns with our brand strategy. To be successful you must be a great communicator, hard working, a self starter who loves beauty, and an excellant team player. Comfortable working closely with collegaues in Merchandising, Brand Marketing. Buying & Product Selection • Support the buying team in selecting commercially successful branded beauty ranges., • Assist in building product assortments across all categories; skincare, cosmetics, wellness, bath & body, fragrance, and haircare., • Monitor beauty trends, competitor activity, and new product launches., • Help manage product lifecycle including launches, discontinuations, and replenishment., • Support in analysing sales, margin, stock, and sell-through performance. Supplier & Brand Management • Build relationships with branded beauty suppliers and distributors., • Support negotiations on trading terms, cost prices, promotions, marketing contributions, and exclusives., • Book and attend supplier meetings and maintain accurate records of what was discussed and agreed. Promotions & Marketing • Assist with promotional planning and campaign execution., • Work closely with marketing and ecommerce/trade teams to brief launches and beauty campaigns., • Support the creation of product briefs, launch calendars, and promotional activity. Operational Support • Maintain accurate product data and pricing systems., • Coordinate with merchandising, supply chain, and ecommerce teams., • Ensure timely setup of new product launches online and in-store. Skills & Experience • Previous experience in retail buying or merchandising ideally in beauty., • Strong interest and knowledge of the beauty industry and trending branded products., • Excellent numerical and analytical skills., • Strong organisational and administrative abilities., • Proficient in Excel and retail reporting systems., • Good communication and relationship-building skills.