Retail Operations Executive

The UKs largest and most dynamic magazine distribution group is seeking a Retail Operations Executive to join the team which manages the capture, analysis and reporting of vital retail data. Information from the countrys biggest supermarkets and other retailers is at the heart of everything in the world of fast moving consumer goods (FMCG). If you want to develop or advance a career in market research, retail analysis, category management, merchandising, information reporting this role gives you just the experience (and training) you need. The Retail Operations Executives duties will include:
Assembling the sales and store information that reflects todays market and informs future product plans.
Working on the compilation of reports to Publishers.
Producing promotions data to identify growth opportunities.
Maintaining in-house databases on the extensive product range and retailers. An ideal Retail Operations Executive will hold the following personal attributes and experience:
Above all, an aptitude for data analysis and interpretation. Whether this was demonstrated at school, university, or in work isnt the main thing. What is, is that you have a good eye for detail, can chase up the laggards, gain the confidence of your data users, put a smile on colleagues faces and produce your market information reliably to time and accuracy.
Therefore, good attention to detail.
A good communicator.
A lively and positive personality who can deal with colleagues and clients at all grades and disciplines.
Ideally, an understanding of the retail environment and a fair knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel. Training will be given in particular systems, but some previous exposure gives confidence that this is your niche. The products will always be of interest whether it is Top Gear, Heat, National Geographic, Peppa Pig, or any of the hundreds of others.In addition to the competitive salary, there is a range of fringe benefits and the advantage of working in a lively and characterful part of central London, when one is in the office. Hybrid working between home and office will be the norm for the immediate or foreseeable future.Make a success of this role, from teenager to return-to-worker and opportunities will open up. Plenty of others have gone on to great things, like your predecessor. If this sounds like the Retail Operations Executive role for you, click apply now. Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency. Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to.