Your new company

Beyond Retail is an award-winning multi-website online retailer offering bathroom, kitchen and heating products to Britain’s homeowners and tradespeople. Over 8 million people visit our websites (Drench, Tap Warehouse and Only Radiators) each year, and we’re on a mission to help create well-designed homes that look great, feel special, and have a positive impact on people's everyday lives. We’re a little over 10 years old now, and in that short time we’ve accelerated from zero to £50m/year revenue, won local and national awards, and grown to 150-plus people.

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Your new role

• Administrative Support: Assist Buyers and Senior Buyers with administrative tasks, including creating purchase orders and managing product information in our ERP system.
• Supplier Communication: Liaise with suppliers to chase information, coordinate deliveries, and maintain strong relationships.
• Market Research: Conduct competitor analysis to identify gaps in the product range and inform buying decisions.
• New Product Introduction (NPI): Work with Buyers and Category Managers to develop NPI briefs and support the go-to-market process.
• Order Management: Place container orders and manage the logistics of sample orders, including sending and receiving samples.
• Product Presentation: Collaborate with marketing and merchandising teams to ensure accurate and appealing product presentation.
• Data Management: Prepare for code changes and support data entry tasks as needed.
• Meeting Support: Take notes in meetings and assist in follow-up actions.
• Office Visits: Regularly visit the office to check samples and coordinate with the Product Content team.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience: Some experience in an admin, retail, or buying support role is preferred but not essential.
  
  Skills:

• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Proficient in Excel and data entry.
• Analytical mindset with strong numerical skills.

• Communication: Excellent communication skills for interacting with suppliers and internal teams.
• Interest: A keen interest in eCommerce, retail, or product buying.
• Education: A degree in Business, Merchandising, or a related field is preferred but not essential.
• Flexibility: Willingness to visit the office several times a month as required.

What you'll get in return

• Friendly and casual work environment, great people culture and supportive manager
• Incredibly flexible remote work policy or be in the office as often as you like – you decide!
• Strong opportunities for growth and career progression
• Excellent employee welfare and benefits including flexible work environment, team and company socials, free fruit and healthy snacks, dog-friendly office and more!

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Contact:
Mandy Lynn, 01256 633152 / mandy.lynn@hays.com
Graham Smith, 01202 048611 / graham.smith@hays.com