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We’re looking for a Junior Buyer (Clothing - Baby & Childrenswear) to join our talented team here at Poundland & Dealz, aligned to our much loved clothing brand Pep&Co. Based at our Pep&Co hub in Watford, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop and expand your buying expertise in a fast-paced, hands-on environment where your decisions make a difference every day to our customers. As a Junior Buyer with us, you’ll be aligned to our Baby & Childrenswear clothing category and will be accountable for taking the lead and driving the performance on your ranges, with the support and guidance of our Buyer/Senior Buyer - ensuring the right items land in store at the right time and at the right price. You’ll manage everything from supplier negotiations and sales analysis to range planning and sample management, all while learning what it takes to take full ownership of a product category.
Job Responsibility:
Support the full buying process across your category in Childrenswear & Babywear
Monitor sales performance and use insights to drive decisions
Manage product samples, pricing strategies, and supplier relationships
Plan and implement new ranges across stores and formats
Collaborate with Merchandising, VM, and Supply Chain teams
Deliver strong commercial results using data, insight, and creativity
Requirements:
Previous experience in a Assistant / Junior Clothing Buyer role in a retail environment
Previous experience of Baby & Childrenswear buying and strong working knowledge of legislation and industry requirements within this category
Commercial awareness and a passion for bringing the right items to market for your customer
Strong Excel and analytical skills
Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced retail environment
What we offer:
Professional development: A comprehensive induction plan and the opportunity to complete in-house development programmes to set you up for success or to pursue QUALIFICATION through our apprenticeship programme
Bonus Potential: Unlock the possibility of earning additional bonuses, rewarding your hard work and achievements
Free On-Site Parking: Enjoy the convenience of free parking, making your daily commute hassle-free
Onsite Coffee Lounge: Take advantage of our onsite coffee lounge, a perfect space to relax and recharge during breaks
Exclusive Store Discounts: Receive a 10% discount on most in-store purchases, enhancing your shopping experience
Family-Friendly Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits are designed to support your and your family’s needs
My Staff Shop: Gain exclusive discounts through our ‘My Staff Shop’ portal, saving on various products and services
Life Assurance Cover: Enjoy peace of mind with our life assurance cover, securing your family’s future
Health & Wellbeing Programme: Benefit from an employee assistance programme that supports your health and wellbeing
Generous Holiday Allowance: Start with a generous leave entitlement that increases by one day each year (up to 33 days), with the option to buy additional holiday annually. Celebrate your special day off work every year with an extra day’s holiday because we believe birthdays are important
Pension Scheme: Plan for the future with our contributory pension scheme, helping you save for a secure retirement