This is fantastic opportunity to shape our beer and cider category for the next 24 months, it’ll involve creating both an own-brand and branded strategy in a category that is evolving every month. The role will be responsible for deciding which areas of the category, which suppliers and prices we want to go after, this role is different to almost any other beer buying role in the industry. We have an aspiration to drastically increase our share of the market in a way that showcases our great fantastic M&S quality. The category is worth >£50m annually with a huge opportunity for growth with a really diverse product and customer base, everything in beer and cider from bottled ales to craft beer falls into this remit. We work closely with our brewers so this role is a great opportunity to travel to our breweries both in the UK and abroad.
We're at our best when we're close to customers, and for many of us at M&S, that means working in store every day.
To stay close to customers, we expect our support teams to come into the office three days a week. We think that learning comes from working alongside each other, and that spending time with our teams makes us more creative and connected. It also means we can solve problems as soon as they arise, build trust, and get closer to our colleagues.
What's in it for you
Being a part of M&S is exactly that – becoming a part and playing your part. We’re an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and always evolving business built on core values.
Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for M&S just that little bit more special…
- 20% colleague discount across all M&S products and many of our third party branded products for you and one member of your household.
- Competitive holiday entitlement with the potential to buy extra holiday days.
- We have discretionary bonus schemes depending on your role and our business performance.
- Get cover for twice your salary up to age 70 (double with our Pension Plan).
- We’ll help you save through our Pension Savings Plan, Share Buy and Sharesave schemes.
- Save on everyday costs through discounts and offers and get access to great health benefits.
- Bike/accessory hire with Cycle to Work and save on tax and national insurance.
- Buy the latest technology with interest-free financing directly from your salary.
- Get access to resources to support your wellbeing, including a free virtual GP service.
- Support your favourite charities by donating through your pay or volunteering for them.
- Industry-leading maternity, paternity, adoption and neo-natal policies, providing support and flexibility for you and your family.
What you'll do
Your key accountabilities will include
- Driving sales and profit in line with operating plan budgets, driving market share performance
- Working with your category team (product developer, technologist, supply chain) to deliver commercial objectives
- Building and leading successful, positive and commercial relationships with your suppliers
- Setting effective range strategies which optimise selling format and product choice while understanding space requirements
- Preparing and agreeing category plan with your Management Team through analysis of customer insight, sales and trends
Who you are
Your skills and experience will include
- Buying experience with an interest in the category and customer mindset
- A real passion for retail, able to work at pace in a commercial environment
- A confident decision maker with strong communication and influencing skills
- An analytical mindset, able to use customer information to seize commercial opportunities
- A team player, able to build positive relationships within the Food Group and Suppliers
Everyone’s welcome
M&S is ready to push boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring digital era. That’s why we’re revolutionising how we work and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. There’s never been a better time to be part of our team. Marks & Spencer aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make an immediate impact.
We are committed to an active Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunities Policy, which starts with our recruitment and selection process, and we are happy to talk flexible working.
If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment.
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