Buyer
Smyths Toys
Galway
Have you a passion for retail, buying and selling? Do you want to be able to say ‘I did that – that’s my top selling product’ at Christmas? Do you want to be in charge of your own future and career development? In an era where many large organisations are governed by process and where talent is restricted by rules, we aim to do things differently. We look for people who will always do the right thing; not people who just follow the rules, nor people who are satisfied to do as we’ve always done or who are content to be a very small cog in the wheel. We want people to challenge the rules, who make decisions based on sound rationale and take risks based on this, who seek to improve what we do. Toy retailing is FAST. In this environment there are constant challenges. To be successful, our Buyers make calls almost on instinct and without a laborious hierarchical decision-making structure. We absorb the information at hand and make decisions quickly. Every day is different and new challenges and opportunities arise daily. The role of Buyer in Smyths is pivotal to our success……..it’s one of things that makes us unique. What we are looking for: Are you business focused and numerate? Can you apply common sense to every situation? Can you make decisions based on strong rationale? Are you able to communicate well with others? Do you have what it takes to negotiate substantial deals with suppliers? Are you able to think on your feet? Do you thrive on responsibility? Can you spot the ‘next best thing’ and go after it? If the answer to all of the above is yes, then we want to talk to you. What will you do as a Buyer for Smyths Toys? You will be responsible for the performance of the department assigned to you Departments will vary in size depending on the product range. You will be responsible for the complete product life cycle Product sourcing and selection. Supplier negotiation. Forecasting Margins and stock management. Promotions and marketing activities. What do we offer you? Opportunities to travel the world. The ability to shape the department in which you work. Career progression that is dictated solely by your capabilities. Space to succeed, flourish and prove yourself but within a team environment where support is ever present. Initial induction and mentors who will support and assist your training and development. Increased responsibility as your capabilities increase. Competitive salary and benefits. We want to you to succeed – we need you to succeed but the biggest determinant of your success is you. In Smyths, you are in charge of your own future. Closing Date for Applications: August 31st 2017. This job originally appeared on RecruitIreland.com.
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