Job Vacancy Details
Head of Buying - Home
Homeware
Leicester
Permanent
Updated May 5, 2012
As a Head of Buying you will be tasked with delivering sales growth and achieving margin through effectively managing your business and buying team. Reporting to the Buying Director you will drive category performance through:
• Effective team management and development
• Product development and range building
• Trading activity
• Managing and developing the supply base
• Sales and margin performance
Who we're looking for
Dunelm is a customer focused, fast paced and evolving retailer. We are looking for people who will thrive on autonomy and are able to show a clear track record of making commercially based decisions at pace, which have in turn led to the growth of a retail business.
Within a recognised retailer you will have managed a buying team and delivered results through them. Demonstrating a proven track record to strike a balance between range strategy/leadership and being a hands on driving force with a passion for retailing. This experience will have ideally been gained within a home product area although exceptional candidates from other General Merchandise backgrounds will be considered. Your role will have also given you exposure to an International supplier base, which will have included far east and European travel. These trips will have involved direct dealings with a range of manufacturers.
As well as product, sourcing and commercial acumen, you'll need outstanding people skills to lead, motivate and develop your team. Strong communication, influencing and interpersonal skills are vital.
If your skills and experience match these requirements and you would be excited to be a part of an exciting growth story we want to hear from you.
About our client
A refreshingly different approach to homewares and soft furnishings; that's what makes Dunelm one of the UK's favourite shops. The business is driven to provide a broad product range, a value for money proposition and excellent customer service.
From a market stall to a multiple-million pound, over 100 super store retail chain, Dunelm Mill just keeps on growing. Their continued growth activity has seen them buck the recent recession trend by continuing to open new stores and create new jobs. The ambition of the business ensures they never standstill and with additional stores, an expanding multi channel offer and a constantly evolving product range the business is well placed to continue to increase its market share.
What's on offer
A highly competitive package
Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on 0161 828 6338.
Job Ref: 13165494
Your application will be sent to Graham Lucas.
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