Please note this role is based at our office in Kemble three days per week, with two days worked from home.

Searching for your next adventure? Looking to join a growing company with great prospects? Then come and join one of the UK’s largest outdoor retailers as our Assistant Buyer.

As part of the Cotswold Outdoor Group,  Cotswold Outdoor is joined by  Runners Need and  Snow + Rock to support outdoor enthusiasts by providing excellent customer service and a range of products from world leading brands, all whilst promoting and encouraging sustainability!

Please note this role is 40 hours per week.

How will you make an impact?

• Supporting seasonal planning, analysis, and presentations, capturing key insights and lessons learned
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align and communicate product direction
• Assisting in the development and execution of seasonal buying strategies to drive commercial performance
• Building supplier relationships and negotiating to optimise pricing and margin
• Monitoring sales, competitor activity, and trading KPIs to provide actionable insight
• Managing product samples, preparing for seasonal photo shoots, and supporting range reviews
• Representing the Buyer when required and participating in store visits and trade events across the UK and Europe

You’ll fit right in if…

• You have experience as an Assistant Buyer across multiple product categories and brands
• You think commercially and stay ahead of market and trend developments
• You’re a confident communicator who can influence and collaborate across teams
• You have solid negotiation skills and a sharp eye for numbers
• You’re highly organised, with excellent time management and leadership experience
• You’re skilled in Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to present ideas clearly and effectively

What’s in it for you?

Colleagues make a company, so we believe in offering a total reward package that’s more than just base salary. As part of our team you’ll receive:

• Base salary of £26,000 – £28,000 per annum
• Bonus of up to £1,500 per annum
• 40-60% discount across our range of products
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Company pension scheme
• Access to Perkbox, allowing you to save money all year round. Whether it’s supermarket savings or days out, the daily coffee or a summer holiday – there’s something to suit everyone’s lifestyle.

But there's more, for a full list of what we offer check out our website –  Rewards And Benefits

Applications from all genders and backgrounds encouraged

We aim to be an inclusive employer, where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background leads to a better organisation for our employees and customers, creating a learning environment and organisational culture that leverage diversity, allowing us all to flourish and keep our business growing.

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