Jobs

Buyers & Assistant Buyers
Closing date: 28.11.08
Company: W H Smith
Location: Wiltshire
Type: Other, Professional, Sales & Marketing
Salary Range: £competitive  

Looking for a brand to buy into?

Swindon

At WHSmith our ambition is to remain at the forefront of our sector, continuing to challenge expectations as we drive our business forward. We have recently announced a strong set of financial results and have shown good profit performance across the Group in a tough trading environment. How many retailers can you name who can demonstrate such results? Would you like to be a part of a team that contributes to this? We currently have opportunities within our Books division as well as our other core categories.

Main Accountabilities
• You will be responsible for managing trading activities and promotions to deliver maximum sales and profitability
• Ability to maintain strong business networks both internally and externally
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiation of costs
• Select and develop new profitable lines

 Key Competencies
• Commercially focused and highly driven
• Excellent understanding of retail buying
• Strong negotiation skills
• Passion for sourcing the right products to meet our customer demands

You will be rewarded with a good salary and strong benefits package including an annual profit related bonus.

www.whsmithcareers.co.uk

Contact Details:
katie.hewitt@whsmith.co.uk

To find out more please call Katie Hewitt, Recruitment Advisor on:
01793 562708

or email:
katie.hewitt@whsmith.co.uk

or to apply online please visit:
www.whsmithcareers.co.uk


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