Graduate Buyer

SF Recruitment have partnered with an established retail business in Tyseley, who are currently on a trajectory of growth and are looking to recruit a Graduate Buyer/Product Specialist. This role is perfect for somebody who has recently graduated, and wants to start their career within an organisation that is growing and will offer brilliant development opportunities.

Salary: £26,000-£27,500
Working pattern: site based Monday to Friday 9am-5.30pm

Responsibilities will include:

- Market Intelligence: Research emerging retail trends, competitor analysis, and consumer behaviour patterns
- Buying Support: Collaborate with our experienced buying team to source innovative products from both established UK brands and emerging suppliers
- Trade Market Development: Help identify product opportunities for our new trade customer segment, analysing what local Birmingham tradespeople and contractors need
- Data-Driven Merchandising: Analyse sales patterns across our 20,000+ product lines, optimise inventory levels, and support pricing strategies
- Digital Growth: Support our organic traffic-driven e-commerce platform with product trend insights and competitive positioning
- Strategic Reporting: Present actionable insights to senior management to inform our expansion into tiles and new market segments

What We're Seeking

- Recent graduate with a 2:1 or above in Business, Marketing, Economics, Mathematics, or related analytical discipline
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and data interpretation
- Commercial awareness and genuine passion for retail trends
- Excellent communication skills - you'll work with suppliers, internal teams, and potentially trade customers
- Previous retail