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/Merchandiser. 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: £25,000-£26,000
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,