Retail Buying Administration Apprentice

Do you want to be a valued part of the critical infrastructure that serves communities across Europe and beyond Are you looking for a position in which you can set direction and help shape our company If so then you could be the newest addition to our team as a Retail Buying Administration Apprentice.

Be part of the movement - and play your part.

About the role

In this role you will support the Duty-Free team in delivering its commercial strategy and achieving key business targets. Working closely with Category Managers Marketing Operations and suppliers you will help coordinate promotional activity maintain accurate product and pricing information and analyse sales performance to identify opportunities for improvement. You will play an important part in ensuring our onboard shops and eCommerce offering run smoothly and deliver an excellent customer experience.

You will be responsible for the

Build effective relationships with Category Managers Marketing Operations and suppliers coordinating supplier visits and supporting commercial projects and merchandising initiatives to strengthen category performance and deliver strategic objectives.

Maintain accurate product master data retail pricing and e-commerce information across all systems managing new product setup ranging decisions promotional activity retail system updates and planogram maintenance to ensure effective onboard merchandising.

Produce and analyse weekly and monthly sales category and promotional performance reports identifying trends opportunities and areas for improvement while supporting forecasting stock management and assortment reviews through sales and inventory analysis.

Coordinate promotional activity across onboard retail and e-commerce channels ensuring accurate setup communication and execution alongside monitoring competitor pricing market activity and retail price changes.

Support Category Managers in delivering category strategies commercial plans and business performance targets across Duty Free retail categories contributing to sales margin supplier income and wider commercial KPIs.

About you

You have a genuine passion for Buying and a strong desire to develop your career within the retail industry. While previous experience in retail or a related field would be beneficial we are equally interested in your enthusiasm willingness to learn and potential to succeed. You are a confident communicator with excellent written and verbal English skills strong IT proficiency and good working knowledge of Excel. Highly organised and detail-oriented you can manage multiple priorities work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy. With a results-driven mindset strong analytical skills and a positive proactive attitude you enjoy working collaboratively to achieve shared goals. You will also hold a valid driving licence and passport to support travel requirements associated with the role.

We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all. And we cannot wait for you to join.

Working at DFDS

Join the movement and grow with us.

Now about what we can give you. Youll be able to access some fantastic benefits such as:

Life assurance cover

Contributory company pension scheme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips

Full employee assistance programme including:

Proactive financial emotional mental and physical health care support including face to face counselling fast 24/7 access to a GP a second medical opinion and legal support for colleagues and their family.

Huge range of retail discounts from high street and online retailers

Cashback on health care including dental optical physiotherapy prescriptions specialist consultations and much more.

Access to myStrength our Wellbeing platform which has plenty of content to support and improve your mental wellness needs.

Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing.

While youre with us we want you to develop. At DFDS we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace. We will also offer training courses that can support you in your role if needed.

Are we a match Then what are you waiting for Apply Now.

If you think your personality skills experience and desire match this role wed love to hear from you. Please send us your CV as soon as possible as were keen to meet potential candidates on an ongoing basis.

We look forward to hearing from you.

This recruitment process is managed by the DFDS Talent Acquisition team. We kindly ask external recruitment agencies to refrain from contacting us regarding this opportunity.