Hughes and Hughes is Ireland’s fastest growing and most dynamic book retailer with shops in all four corners of the country and the first Irish bookseller to expand into the UK. We are currently seeking to recruit two passionate Book Buyers to join our team in further developing the Hughes and Hughes range.

These roles involve responsibility for buying across the Hughes and Hughes categories. The successful candidates will be confident in surpassing the expectations of our varied customer profiles while developing key parts of the business.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Negotiate agreements, purchase and planogram new titles for all our stores on a monthly basis
• Review and update the category range sales on a monthly basis
• Agree and implement front of store promotional plans with our suppliers in conjunction with the Group Buyer
• Tailor our promotions and offers to meet the needs of our target markets
• Buying and management of the various book categories as allocated
• Assist in the training of junior team members with regard to Company systems and procedures as required
• This is a hands on role where the successful candidates will be responsible for communicating our specialist book offer to our teams at store level
• Reporting to the Group Buyer

Work Experience

• Experience in running front of store book promotions
• Accustomed to working in a fast paced and pressurised environment while adhering to strict deadlines
• Previous experience in a book buying role or at bookstore management level

The Individual

• Excellent negotiation and relationship building skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to construct and manage product ranges
• Highly motivated and relishes new challenges
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of consumer behaviour
• A team player with a proactive and decisive approach
• Strong Excel skills