At WHSmith our people are at the heart of everything we do. They are the ones that go the extra mile for our customers. The ones that enable our growth. Thats why our Commercial team is passionate about creating an environment where people can be creative and trailblazing in order to do their best work.As a Buyer (Grade D), you will drive the commercial performance of your category across all our formats. This role will be managing a category with scale and complexity, so you will need to have previous relevant commercial experience. You will be the key decision maker with the autonomy to deliver your category strategy.What you will be doing:Leading one of the largest categories across the businessDriving nicotine alternatives over and above convention tobacco by improving the range, driving promotions and agreeing media campaignsAccountable for P&L of Tobacco. Ensuring costs, sales and supplier income targets are deliveredCreate pricing and promotional strategies for nicotine alternative products to drive sales into our key areasIdentify new trends and suppliers entering the market to ensure we have the best customer offering Be part of the largest media campaigns across the business. Improving the education to customers who want to quit smokingNegotiating with and managing the supplier base, including a clear supplier strategy and the ongoing maintenance/improvement of terms Generating a continuous pipeline of value creating initiatives to deliver sales and profitability Being responsible for the category and trade plan that aligns to the overarching business plan Delivering projects and trials within your own area with cross functional engagement What we are looking for:Previous buying/commercial experience with strong negotiation skills necessarySense of urgency for goal achievement. Manages simultaneous projects, multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.Results focused idea generation. Innovative and creative problem solving. Rapport and relationship building focused on achieving results.Action-oriented and collaborative decision making.Extroverted, confident, enthusiastic, persuasive influences. Stimulates others to action. Authoritative leadership based on generalist expertise and knowledge of systems.Delegation of details as necessary, with follow up on timeliness and quality.Accountability for results. How we reward our teams:Hybrid Working Model from home and in the office4pm Friday FinishFlexible Working25 Days holiday, plus your Birthday off, plus Bank Holidays with an opportunity to buy extra days holiday Family Friendly LeaveCompetitive Pension ContributionSharesave SchemeAnnual Bonus based on company and personal performanceCompetitive Salary and Car AllowancePrivate MedicalStaff Discount Card for stores and onlineAbout us:Celebrating 230 years, were proud to have grown and evolved into a globally recognised brand present in over 30 countries around the world, and were proud to be that air of familiarity people love and trust on their journey, both in life and through life. As a diverse group of over 12,000 colleagues, we are all on the same journey to a better business through our commitments to our planet, people and the communities we serve.Our UK Travel office is based in a buzzing part of central London close to Liverpool Street Station. We are an ambitious team that thrives on pace, collaboration and innovation resulting in a real entrepreneurial culture. Its perfect for people who are happy to use their initiative and embrace life outside their comfort zone. WHSmith are proud to be an inclusive employer, we want our colleagues to feel welcome, and free to be themselves with us.
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Buyer - Gifting Confectionery