Buyer: Home Fragrance and Gift (Food & Non-Food Gift)Drive profitable sales through the development and sourcing of innovative and competitive assortments for Waitrose customers which deliver the challenging category plan. Actively trade departments, and take pricing, promotion, merchandising and marketing actions to maximise sales. Manage 2 Buying Assistants.

Buyer: BathshopProposed and implemented the business plan for the Bathroom department. Created and delivered a profitable and commercial range to maximise sales. Managed Junior Buyer & Buying Assistant.Moved back-wall towel programme to direct sourcing – expected savings of over £200k/year.Sourced, developed and introduced a range of Bathroom Furniture – launched Jan 2013.Introduced new Bathroom display units which saw a 43% uplift in sales

Buyer: Bathshop & Filled (Duvets, Pillows and Mattress Protectors)Define strategy, source & develop product from both International and Domestic suppliers.Implement comprehensive ranges, and negotiate best deals for Stores, Tesco Catalogue, Tesco.com, and Promotions & Events.Responsible for £60m business with over 600 products.Manage Assistant Buyer and Category Buying Co-ordinator.Homeshop Buyer, 2009 – 2010Implemented the product strategy, was responsible for developing, buying and sourcing of all lines from Internationally and Domestically sourced suppliers. Bought vast range of product groups: Candles, Frames, Storage, Vases, Clocks, Lighting (including Xmas Lighting), Storage, Art, Mirrors & Artificial Flowers. Homeshop Assistant Buyer, 2007 – 2009Developed solid understanding of customer needs and competition in all markets. Used knowledge and expertise to develop ranges and to negotiate best deals with suppliers.Promoted to Buyer in 2009

Assistant Buyer: Homestyle and Kitchen areasResponsible for providing creative, analytical and administrational support to the Buying team, whilst gaining Buying experience.Sourced, selected and negotiated ‘Today’s Special Value’ to provide outstanding product value for high-exposure lines.

Department Manager: Managed and disciplined a team of 15 store associates, merchandised stock, analysed sales figures and implemented improvements within my departments.Completed the Bhs Management Training System.