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JD Sports - Head Office, Warwick House, Bury, Bury, United Kingdom Req #8929 April 2025At GO Outdoors, our purpose is strong and clear: “to inspire and equip everyone for life outdoors.” We believe in the positive benefits of the outdoors, whether it be the daily dog walk, hiking Ben Nevis, horse riding, or cold water therapy. We provide the best equipment for all outdoor activities, always at the best price guaranteed! Our values are more than posters; we live them daily: ‘One Team’ (we are stronger together), ‘Responsibility’ (we take ownership), ‘Passion’ (we believe in what we do), and ‘Integrity’ (we do the right thing). These values help us fulfill our mission to be ‘the nation's favourite outdoor retailer’. If you share our passion and want to make a difference, join our team and be part of something ‘unbeatable’!This exciting new role as a Buyers Admin Assistant in the Outdoor Living department within the Outdoors Buying team involves providing crucial administrative support to the team and serving as a key link between buying, merchandising, retail, and online sales channels. If you are passionate about the outdoors, this role could be a perfect fit for you!Job Title - Buying Admin Assistant - Outdoor LivingLocation: JD Group, Hollins Brook Way, Pilsworth, Bury, BL9 8RRWorking Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pmWhat You'll Be Doing:PlanningAssist with the delivery of analysis and preparation of future strategies.Provide administrative support for the buying team across all relevant systems.Ensure accurate data entry within the relevant critical path.Prepare seasonal photographic range catalogues.Understand the top-line company strategy and its impact on your department.DeliveringDevelop an understanding of the outdoor market, suppliers, and competitors.Manage buying team branded samples—ordering, recording, returns.Ensure sample availability for marketing, online, photography, etc.Build and maintain excellent relationships with suppliers.Understand the systems and processes used within JD Outdoors.Support buyers and liaise with product development teams as needed.Support online teams with branded assets, product data, and copy.TradingSupport trading meetings—sales samples, new lines.Track competitor activity and document ranging, pricing, promotion, etc.TeamworkShare best practices within the team.Give and receive regular feedback.Learn from mistakes and help shape future plans.Strive for a ‘right first time’ approach in all we do.Contribute to a positive office culture—if something isn’t right, help change it.Skills/Experience/Knowledge:Passion for outdoor activities and products is advantageous.Previous retail experience within an outdoor retailer is beneficial but not essential.Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).Ability to prioritize workload and tasks.Ability to build internal and external working relationships.Flexible during peak periods.The Company:At GO Outdoors, our purpose is to inspire and equip everyone for life outdoors. We believe in the benefits of outdoor activities, from daily walks to extreme adventures. We provide top-quality equipment at the best prices, living our values daily to become ‘the nation’s favourite outdoor retailer’.We value our employees and offer benefits such as staff discounts, discounted gym memberships, personal development opportunities, and access to apprenticeships and qualifications.Interested?If you are interested in this position, please press the Apply Now button.Due to high application volumes, it may take time to review applications. If you do not hear back within two weeks, consider your application unsuccessful. Candidates meeting the criteria will be contacted for an initial meeting, followed by an interview with the hiring manager.#LI-SA1Thank you for your time.#J-18808-Ljbffr