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We are The Very Group and we’re here to help families get more out of life. We know that our customers work hard for their families and have a lot to balance in their busy lives. That’s why we combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options on Very.co.uk to help them say yes to the things they love. We’re just as passionate about helping our people get more out of life too; building careers with real growth, a sense of purpose, belonging and wellbeing.
Our Buying team have some of the best minds in fashion and retail and are leading the way in finding the next trends and products.
We’re excited to share an opportunity for a high-reaching, creative and dedicated individual looking to expand their buying career.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Buyer on Branded Furniture. You’ll report directly into the Junior Buyer for the area and manage varied product types across the category so lots of opportunity to further develop your skills.
Day to day you will be owning the end to end process of setting up products to launch on our site using your understanding of category critical path, supply base and trading calendar. You will work with closely with our branded partners to offer our customers the best branded assortment in the market and build new relationships with those on our wish list.
Whilst reacting and responding to trade daily and taking appropriate actions to drives sales, you will ensure the branded team are on track to hit their budget and to maximise all opportunities for growth. Ensuring we are complimenting and adding points of difference to our own brand furniture offer.
This role is suitable for an experienced Assistant Buyer who is looking to have brand ownership and responsibilities for their own KPI targets for these.
Day to day you will be owning the end to end process of setting up products to launch on our site using your understanding of category critical path, supply base and trading calendar. You will work with closely with our branded partners to offer our customers the best branded assortment in the market and build new relationships with those on our wish list.
Whilst reacting and responding to trade daily and taking appropriate actions to drives sales, you will ensure the branded team are on track to hit their budget and to maximise all opportunities for growth. Ensuring we are complimenting and adding points of difference to our own brand furniture offer.
This role is suitable for an experienced Assistant Buyer who is looking to have brand ownership and responsibilities for their own KPI targets for these.
How to apply
Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you will be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS, Right to Work checks and if a specific requirement of your role a DBS (criminal records) check. Should your application progress we require you to let the team know if there is anything you need to disclose in relation to any of these checks prior to them being undertaken, including any unspent criminal convictions.
What happens next?
Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you’re successful so keep an eye on your emails! We’ll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like we’re a good match, we’ll share your CV with the hiring manager to review. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely.
You can expect a one-stage interview process for this position:
First Stage - A one-hour formal interview where you can expect both competency and technical questions and a Task you will be asked to prepare for.
As an inclusive employer please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.
If you'd like to know more about our interviews, you can find out here.
Equal opportunities
We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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