Junior Buyer

An exciting opportunity to join us as a Junior Buyer within our Diamond category. As Junior Buyer you will be responsible for range building, trading and promoting our diamond category, whilst continuing to review and analyse performance. Collaborating with our merchandising teams and US colleagues will be key in this role to ensure we deliver the right product, at the right time and with the right customer messaging. About the role:

• Prepare and deliver annual and seasonal strategies and plans for owned categories.
• Produce commercial range plan by providing seasonal direction based on knowledge of trends,
• competition, and marketplace.
• Define, own, and continually improve category strategy, leveraging competitive customer insights.
• Develop the line plan and line strategy.
• Develop product in line with promotional plan and marketing strategy.
• Source, develop and select product in line with strategy.
• Define promotional plans and discount percentages to drive the right combination of traffic and margin.
• Present range to teams at key milestone meetings.
• Monitor performance of key products in-store and works with merchandise planning on clearance.
  
  Experience as a Junior Buyer or an experienced Assistant Buyer who is ready for the next step
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent relationship management skills
• Excellent MS Excel skills
• Experience of supplier negotiation
• Excellent communication skills
  
  Signet is the name behind H. Samuel and Ernest Jones. Together, we have more than 270 stores in the UK and Republic of Ireland. But that's not all, we are part of the world's largest retailer of diamond jewellery with approximately 2,800 stores. Just imagine where your career could take you
Signet Jewelers (H. Samuel & Ernest Jones) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

We are passionate about our profession, and together we can help you realise your full potential. Come and be part of Signet Jewelers and enjoy the following fantastic benefits:
• Competitive salary
• Generous discount of up to 30% off our fabulous products from day one.
• An annual enhanced discount to celebrate the day you joined our team.
• Retirement Savings plans which offer flexibility in the way you save for the future.
• Immediate Life Assurance from day one.
• A minimum of 22 days holiday per year which increases after a years' service.
• Recognised qualifications, study support and structured career progression.
• Health and Wellbeing Scheme.
• Financial Wellbeing scheme.
• Give As You Earn scheme - An easy way to support causes close to your heart.
• Real Rewards - exclusive discounts on groceries, travel and leisure.