A day in the life of...

• Prepares general reporting on selling and all other commercial performance metrics

• To ensure all price decisions achieve the desired result.

• Monitor and report on pricing actions of competitors in the marketplace, identifying customer trends.

• Convert analysis into easy-to-understand presentation materials and the development of metrics and reporting tools.

• lead the presentation of findings to stakeholders of all levels of the organisation

• Work with the Buying Manager, to understand the scope of new propositions/ideas.

• Work collaboratively across buying so challenges from all perspectives can be worked through to deliver the optimal business outcome.

• Price setting / Analysis of individual product lines including new product pricing

• Using data and analysis to provide performance insight

• Modelling the impact of changes to pricing strategies

• Work with Supply Chain Manager and Buyers on stocked model products, ensuring we plan and trade effectively where we have over stock of lines.

In an ideal world...

• Studying/qualified in an accounting qualification or a degree in a related subject, e.g. Business or Commercial 

• Data driven. Confident in using multiple analytic tools and experienced in creating and running reports.

• Strong commercial acumen, financial & analytic skills and creativity are critical.  

• Shares information in a clear and concise manner, and influence/challenge stakeholders and colleagues where necessary

• Have a successful track record in the achievement of targets and objectives.

• Results driven, structured and well organised

• Strong interpersonal skills and comfortable working with autonomy and to deadlines and targets

• Retail industry experience preferred.

Pay and Perks

• A great basic salary & a very generous team bonus
• Professional Qualifications Learning & Development
• Next generation programme 30% discount across the group & 15% for friends & family
• High street Discounts with 100’s of great brands
• Contributory Healthcare Pension 
• Your Lawyer
• Employee Assistance Programme for all colleagues & your household
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Discuss flexible working & part time opportunities

A little about Sofology

At Sofology, sofas are SO our thing - but so are our people! In fact, people are our greatest asset and that’s why we are completely committed to our ED&I strategy, So For All. We are working passionately with all of our colleagues across the business to learn, understand and be completely enthralled into continuing to make Sofology an equal, diverse and inclusive place to work.

It’s important to us to make sure that we don’t just look for new talent to ‘fit in’ with our culture, but instead, we look for incredible talented colleagues to ‘add’ to our wonderful culture.

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