Purchasing Assistant
  £18,000 - £20,000
  Maidstone, Kent
  permanent,full-time

This Job Has Expired! This advert has now been deleted by the advertiser, the details below are for information only.


Where we began…

Watchfinder is one of the world's leading pre-owned watch retailers, catering to the needs of over 14.5 million visitors every year both online and in store. With over ten years' experience, Watchfinder continues to innovate and redefine the market for pre-owned watches, tirelessly developing new and exciting ways for customers to buy, sell and interact with pre-owned watches from over fifty different brands. This is a rare opportunity to join a company that is changing the way the industry works, and a great prospect for someone looking for a career in the watch industry. If you are a dedicated, enthusiastic and intuitive person, Watchfinder could well be the company for you!

Role Insight

You will work alongside your colleagues to deliver an exceptional customer experience. You will be a confident communicator, driven and self-motivated. You will liaise with the Head of Purchasing and follow instruction clearly where given to achieve the best possible outcome. As a customer facing role, you will be a firm individual who can deliver excellent customer service as well as dealing with any issues that may arise. You can build a solid rapport with others and you will have the customers interests at the heart of what you do. As a successful Purchasing Assistant, you will demonstrate your knowledge of the purchasing and stock procedures with confidence. If you enjoy working with customers, negotiating and you have Sales experience then click apply!

Duties will include but not restricted to:

• Managing and making appointments via our diary system to follow the appointments policy
• Understanding the purchasing procedures
• Buying and negotiating prices of watches including part exchange to secure a deal with the best possible margin
• Welcoming customers who are viewing watches on the day, demonstrating excellent customer service skills
• Understanding the stock control internal procedures
• Undertaking daily and monthly stock takes
• Cash checking
• Checking daily orders of manifests.
• Carrying out basic inspections of watch aesthetics

About you ...

• A meticulous worker with an attention to detail
• Excellent organisation, communication and negotiation skills
• Personable with a good, polite manner
• Able to follow instructions and directions precisely
• Confident in delivering updates to customers demonstrating excellent customer service at all times
• Sales and negotiating experience
• Experience in working with customers on a one to one basis in a luxury retail or boutique setting is highly advantageous

This list of Roles and Responsibilities is not exhaustive and is not designed to limit or inhibit the way we work or how the role develops, it is intended to be a fluid document and indicates how we currently see the role.

• Please note: The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check and provide two recent references
• Please advise us in advance if you have any special requirements if you are asked to attend an interview.


Advertiser: Direct Employer

Reference: WFPU

Posted on: 2018-07-04 14:49:33

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This Job Has Expired! This advert has now been deleted by the advertiser, the details below are for information only.


Where we began…

Watchfinder is one of the world's leading pre-owned watch retailers, catering to the needs of over 14.5 million visitors every year both online and in store. With over ten years' experience, Watchfinder continues to innovate and redefine the market for pre-owned watches, tirelessly developing new and exciting ways for customers to buy, sell and interact with pre-owned watches from over fifty different brands. This is a rare opportunity to join a company that is changing the way the industry works, and a great prospect for someone looking for a career in the watch industry. If you are a dedicated, enthusiastic and intuitive person, Watchfinder could well be the company for you!

Role Insight

You will work alongside your colleagues to deliver an exceptional customer experience. You will be a confident communicator, driven and self-motivated. You will liaise with the Head of Purchasing and follow instruction clearly where given to achieve the best possible outcome. As a customer facing role, you will be a firm individual who can deliver excellent customer service as well as dealing with any issues that may arise. You can build a solid rapport with others and you will have the customers interests at the heart of what you do. As a successful Purchasing Assistant, you will demonstrate your knowledge of the purchasing and stock procedures with confidence. If you enjoy working with customers, negotiating and you have Sales experience then click apply!

Duties will include but not restricted to:

• Managing and making appointments via our diary system to follow the appointments policy
• Understanding the purchasing procedures
• Buying and negotiating prices of watches including part exchange to secure a deal with the best possible margin
• Welcoming customers who are viewing watches on the day, demonstrating excellent customer service skills
• Understanding the stock control internal procedures
• Undertaking daily and monthly stock takes
• Cash checking
• Checking daily orders of manifests.
• Carrying out basic inspections of watch aesthetics

About you ...

• A meticulous worker with an attention to detail
• Excellent organisation, communication and negotiation skills
• Personable with a good, polite manner
• Able to follow instructions and directions precisely
• Confident in delivering updates to customers demonstrating excellent customer service at all times
• Sales and negotiating experience
• Experience in working with customers on a one to one basis in a luxury retail or boutique setting is highly advantageous

This list of Roles and Responsibilities is not exhaustive and is not designed to limit or inhibit the way we work or how the role develops, it is intended to be a fluid document and indicates how we currently see the role.

• Please note: The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check and provide two recent references
• Please advise us in advance if you have any special requirements if you are asked to attend an interview.


Advertiser: Direct Employer

Reference: WFPU

Posted on: 2018-07-04 14:49:33

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