JO JO PTY LIMITED (ABN 30 651 476 890) t/a NEXTRA BRIDGE MALL NEWSAGENCY is looking for a qualified Retail Buyer who is responsible for selecting and buying goods sold in our newsagency.
About us: Nextra Bridge Mall Newsagency is a local newsagency in Ballarat which offers an extensive range of products including newspapers, magazines, office and school essentials, toys, giftware, greeting cards, photocopying services, Tattslotto tickets and instant scratch-its.
Qualified candidates must have: proven work experience as a retail buyer strong negotiation and relationship management skills strong analytical and market-interpreting skills strong planning and strategy-making skills Successful candidates need to perform the following tasks and duties: Understanding the dynamic changes market trends and demands through studying sales data, inventory status, and information from external sources like manufacturer.
Selecting goods that suits market trends and consumer demands and determining quantity to buy according to sales data and stock level.
Developing and maintaining effective relationships with suppliers.
Liasing with suppliers to meet purchase, delivery, and cost-management needs.
Developing and implementing pricing and promotion strategies and plans based on market trends, consumer demands, and stock level for various purposes such as maximising sales, clearing surplus stock, or introducing new products.
Keeping management team informed of market trends and advising on seasonal or yearly sales and promotion strategies.
Always planning ahead for sales seasons and cost control, for example, planning purchases, pricing, and promotions for Christmas season and Mother's Day, purchasing goods when suppliers offer promotions at the end of financial year.
Salary: $75,000/yr + 11.5% Superannuation Apply now: Send a resume to ****** or drop your resume at Shop 68/70 Bridge Mall, Ballarat Central VIC 3350