Your responsibilities will include:
Develop a comprehensive Camping strategy/plan to drive growth across the department in sales, brands, suppliers and new product listings
Plan to develop and drive growth across the department in sales, brands, suppliers and new product listings
Drive innovation by sourcing and prioritizing new brands and suppliers according to this growth plan and in line with market trends and consumer demand
Deliver against key financial and service level performance indicators within the department (sales, margin, listings availability, stock cover etc.)
Manage and develop supplier relationships, negotiate good prices, improve trading terms and manage suppliers according to strict SLAs
Develop a promotional programme, source great deals and manage site merchandising for the department
Support the operations team in delivering a world-class customer experience - monitor department returns, support the customer service team on product queries and resolving any customer complaints
Manage stock and availability (including replenishment orders, stock cover)
Deliver on customer experience within the department (ensuring products are delivered on time, supplier terms are aligned, product quality is managed etc.)
Qualification & Experience:
5 years related retail buying / commerce / e-commerce experience.
Experience in Camping or outdoor
National Diploma / Bachelor's Degree (Business Science or Commerce degree preferable).
If the Degree / Diploma qualification requirement isn't met, at least 8 years related retail / commerce / e-commerce experience will be required.
Strong commercial acumen.
Existing industry networks a significant plus.