About the Job:
Smyths Toys offers a structured Buying Graduate Programme within the Company. Graduates who successfully complete the Programme will have gained experience in all aspects of the operation of a modern multi-site retailer. This will include exposure to store and non-store functions. The successful completion of the Programme, which is scheduled over 18 months, will open up opportunities in our Buying Department.
Store Operations Assignment
Graduates will complete a two month placement in one of our top stores in Ireland. Working closely with the Store Manager, Graduates will gain experience in achieving company KPI’s, delivering merchandising standards, stock control, customer care, health and safety, and the recruitment, training and development of staff.
Buying Department Assignment
During the placement in the Buying Department, located in Galway, the Graduate will gain experience in sourcing and selecting products, development of merchandising / sales strategies and monitoring /analysing sales/gross margin performance by product and store. Graduates will also be exposed to the other key departments such as Finance, Logistics, Marketing and Central Purchasing.
Experience/Skills:
- Minimum of a 2.1 Honours Degree in any discipline
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritise
- Excellent verbal, written, communication /interpersonal skills
- Be highly motivated and ambitious, and have an appetite for hard work
This is an exciting opportunity to join and gain experience in a highly successful and dynamic organisation with significant growth plans and is designed for Graduates.
Closing date for all applications is November 30th 2016