In 2009, retail sales were over 280 billion and since then the UK retail industry has created an extra 12,750 full-time jobs. This is dispite the down turn in the overall economy. At the moment most jobs are in tradition style shops and retail outlets, but with the growth of online sales, many new jobs are being created in IT areas.
These include ecommerce jobs, web designers, telesales and customer help services that support retail web sites. The UK now has over 200,000 online retail businesses and over 600,000 jobs related to e-retail (Interactive Media in Retail Group (IMRG), 2010).
Media buyer jobs come up regularly on Amber jobs. The work usually involves negotiating, purchasing and monitoring media space. Most Buyer jobs are situated in advertising agencies and media agencies. From Newspapers, magazines, posters, internet, tv and cinema, all types of media are covered on behalf of their clients needs.
Retail Buyer jobs involves being responsible for planning and choosing products to place in retail outlets. The candidate needs to have an understanding of customer demand, branding, market trends, store policy and the clients financial budgets.
Industrial Buyer covers all types of Purchasing and procurement. Industrial buyers select the most appropriate goods and services for their company or client. They must take their own business brand needs and also take into account the customers interests.
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The prospective employer specialise in the design and manufacture of globally renowned special purpose machinery for a range of manufacturing applications, and as a result of continued success and a planned program of strategic growth, are now seeking to recruit a dynamic, proactive and accomplished Senior Procurement professional to complement their established and highly successful team Key points: - the employee will possess a strong cost focus and the ability to negotiate commercially advantageous contracts, as well as the ability to work successfully with internal colleagues and build strong relationships with new and existing suppliers and internal stakeholders utilising your driven, focused and energetic approach alongwith strong attention to detail, and knowledge of International sourcing and experience of building International supply chains as well as experience in OEM Manufacturing would prove a substantial benefit - Job location Bedford Bedfordshire. - the employee will be a strong influencer with excellent commercial acumen, and an successful stakeholder manager able to build and maintain strong internal and external relationships that add value to the business
STRATEGIC BUYER Bedfordshire £competitive 25 days holiday Pension Life assurance We are a global business that provides a range of products into the aerospace sector Key points: - the employee will take responsibility for leading the key phases of both strategic and tactical supply chain / purchasing activity at a commodity level - First class communication and negotiation skills are required. - Key accountabilities for strategic Buyer will include: Identifying potential suppliers with the ability to offer new, innovative products that support programme objectives
Senior Buyer required for a manufacturer based in Bedford Key points: - This job offer The Senior Buyer / Commodity Manager will have experience in developing both low and high volume supply chains Develop and implement successful sourcing strategies across the indirect and direct commodities; Including supplier identification, supplier analysis and assessment, negotiation and contract award - Experience in OEM Manufacturing would be a benefit. - A strong cost focus and the ability to negotiate commercially advantageous contracts
Inside Out Purchasing and Supply has been instructed by our client to recruit for a Project Buyer Key points: - Key Function: The Project Buyer will take ownership of relevant key projects, covering all operational issues following design conception through to completion and delivery of the tangible product to the client - Ensuring appropriate quality assurance is maintained at all stages of the supply chain. - Managing projects including prototyping, production and logistics
Strategic Buyer £32, 000 - £37, 000 + benefits package Bedfordshire A large and respected component manufacturer in the Bedfordshire area now require the services of an experienced Strategic Project based Buyer to deal with the sourcing of their raw materials Key points: - Key Vacancy responsibilities: - Key Vacancy responsibilities *Create and apply various sourcing strategies for raw materials and then manage the purchasing activities for these commodities *Supplier management and selection / approval / development in relation to quality, cost and delivery of goods and services *Be involved in the ongoing development of the in house ERP system (JD Edwards) *Any other duties deemed necessary as part of the supply chain team Suitable candidates will be an experienced buyer of commodities (raw materials) for individual manufacturing projects and will al - Unless otherwise stated, if applying for a job within the European Union, you must ensure that you are already authorised to work there. - For more and comprehensive information and details and to make an application for this job vacancy offer, send your CV with a covering email to explain why you feel you should be considered for this post
Buyer - Social Housing & Commercial - Bedfordshire We are currently working with a national social housing contractor that have an immediate requirement for a Buyer to join their procurement team Key points: - Salary: - Up to £40, 000, car/allowance, pension, bonus Requirements: - previous work experience as a buyer working for a contractor or house builder - - Driving licence required. - - exemplary conversational and communication skills, able to negotiate and liaise with multiple parties
Location - Luton Have you a background in Customer Service's, are you driven and organised? Have you worked for a manufacturing company? Have you used SAP? A sensational opportunity to join a well established large company Key points: - If you are interested call Scott today on (Apply online only) or email (url removed) - Job location Luton Bedfordshire Bedfordshire .... - Vacancy posted on 22 May
FRENCH SELECTION UK German Speaking Customer Service Representative Customer Service, Inbound Call, Customer Care, Advisor, Inbound Call Centre, Customer Support, German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, French Salary: £22k - £25k pa + Bens Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire At commuting distance from Shefford, Sandy, Cambridgeshire, Biggleswade, St Neots, Northamptonshire, Kempston Rural, Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes, Cambridge, Luton, Hertfordshire, Northampton, Stevenage Ref: 42MI Key points: - The role: - To deal with various enquiries from international customers - To ensure that all customers enquiries are dealt with promptly and efficiently - Job location Bedford Bedfordshire. - - previous work experience in a Customer Service role is required - Strong customer service attitude - Enthusiastic and dynamic - Strong communication skills - Computer literate (Word, Excel, Outlook)
The prospective employer is looking for 2 Customer Service Sales Support Executives to join their Demand Flow Team on a six month fixed term contract. Key points: - the success full candidates will have proven experience in the following competencies: - Excellent customer service skills - Superb communication and influencing skills - Listening skills - Accuracy - Quality Orientation They must also be a team player - Job location Luton Bedfordshire. - All Applicants should be available to start immediately
The prospective employer is looking for a customer service analyst to join their team Key points: - They will also be responsible for unlocking supply chain inefficiency by looking for opportunities to ship direct from supplier and logging these accordingly - Job location Luton Bedfordshire. - The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to contribute fully to cross-functional teams, have superb attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines
Working for this dynamic, forward thinking company the employee will be tasked with contacting new and existing companies to drive sales Key points: - Based in Bedford - Sales experience from any industry is considered and anyone from the following industries are of keen interest. - If you are based in Bedford, Northampton, Luton or Aylesbury you are within commuting distance
Our well established client is currently looking for a Customer Service Advisor to work as part of an existing team Key points: - Dealing with queries via the telephone, email and occasionally head on at a pre-arranged visit - Job location Bedford Bedfordshire. - Hours of work: Weekdays 09:00 - 5pm
The Company: The prospective employer is a long established, well known commercial contract cleaning expert, with prestigious multi site clients within the fashion retail and leisure industries Key points: - Responsible and accountable for the day to day operations of a multiple contracts ensuring delivery and maintenance of high cleaning standards - * Ensure that steady machine/equipment maintenance checks are being made by the In-store Manager * Manage all administration around customer/client complaints with support from Head Office * Attend meetings as designated by the Company including a monthly recorded ISM meeting * Ensure availability for training as required by the Company * Facilitation and support of recruitment process and training of the In-store Manager * Ensuring all Company rules, regulations and procedures are implemented including accountability for COSHH and accident reporting. - Job Vacancy responsibilities: * Perform quality, structured store visits and manage Company audit process and standards
Retail Branch Manager Salary £21, 000 - £25, 000 per year depending on experience This job offer In a nutshell you’ll be responsible for inspiring and guiding your team and your customers, to bring the full benefits of a service culture, ensuring the customer is at the centre of every key decision made. Strong leadership with passion and determination will develop your team to deliver the best and like no other store Key points: - Success will be important to you as will the way you challenge, inspire and raise you and your team’s service expectations and shopping experience to achieve your KPI’s - Apply for this role now or find us online at: Web: Facebook: Twitter: Linked-In . - The Individual Will have previous retail management experience, in an environment where understanding and delivering to customer needs are paramount
Your BT Local Business needs you Cambridge and Beds BT Local Business is growing fastly and needs a Sales Support Administrator to move into its new office Key points: - Working for the Office Manager Your job duties will include being responsible for; - Supporting the sales dept and sales team, - Liaising with customers - Answering the telephone - Job location Bedford Bedfordshire. - To join our growing and very successful team send us your CV
Your BT Local Business Needs The Candidate Cambridge and Bedfordshire BT Local Business is growing fastly and needs a host of extra salespeople to move into its new office and deliver ‘wow factor’ service to an expanding list of business customers Key points: - the employee will be a great salesperson – tenacious, enthusiastic and commercially focused with at least one year’s proven business-to-business telesales experience - Generally a tenacious – confident sales professional Telecommunications or mobile experience would be an advantage, but are not required as full training will be given. - Great on the phone, professional and quick to build trust
Experience required: We are seeking a capable and bright all rounder to work for a company in the Bedfordshire area, ideally with some Construction industry experience Key points: - The company: Is large and well respected and has a healthy turnover of £100 million plus - Job location Bedfordshire Bedfordshire. - FRS does not treat any individual on grounds of sex, age, colour, marital status, race, nationality or ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability or membership or non-membership of a trade union, less favourably than others
My clients are a leading sub-prime Finance Company Key points: - Your duties will involve following up leads from the telephone contact centre and convert them into the maximum number of sales achievable - In return the company offer a basic salary with a generous commission structure. - The successful candidate will ensure each sale is completed both compliantly and in line with the company sales manual
