Key Takeaways
- Gain a Level 4 Apprenticeship in Buying and Merchandising over 24 months.
- Analyse data, identify trends, and support product selection and development.
- Requires 5 GCSEs (including Maths and English) and the right to work in the UK.
- Start date in September 2027.
About the Role
Are you passionate about the world of retail and eager to kickstart your career in this dynamic industry? Join us as a Buying and Merchandising Apprentice and embark on an exciting journey where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our product offerings.
As a Buying and Merchandising Apprentice, you'll work at the heart of our operation - analysing data, identifying trends, and presenting your findings to senior leadership. You'll work cross-functionally, interacting with teams like marketing, finance, and IT, and gaining invaluable experience across many aspects of our business.
A day in the life can involve:
- Supporting the selection and development of new products, ensuring they align with our brand and customer needs.
- Accurately maintaining our product portfolio and supplier agreements.
- Collating and analysing sales and performance reports to identify trends and trading patterns.
- Communicating findings and proposing data-driven solutions to optimise our product offerings.
- Collaborating with the buying and merchandising teams to contribute to department and company sales and profit targets.
What You'll Learn
This apprenticeship will equip you with skills in:
- Merchandising strategies: Planning and optimising product assortments for retail success.
- Sourcing and negotiation: Identifying reliable suppliers, negotiating contracts, and securing optimal deals.
- Inventory management: Effectively managing stock levels, tracking trends, and minimising losses.
- Retail trends: Staying informed about the ever-changing retail landscape and evolving consumer preferences.
- Data analysis: Utilising data to make informed buying and merchandising decisions.
- Visual merchandising: Creating visually appealing content that captivates and drives sales.
You will gain a vast range of useful experiences and skills whilst working towards the Level 4 Apprenticeship standard in Buying and Merchandising. Your apprenticeship will be made up of classroom/virtual based training, on-the-job training at your Amazon base location, online learning, and mentoring from experienced team members. You will build your skills over a 24-month period, starting in September.
Entry Requirements
To qualify for this programme, you must:
- Be 18 years or over before the start date (September 2027).
- Have lived in the UK or in the European Economic Area (EEA) for the last 3 years prior to the start date.
- Not be registered to study on a UK government funded course ending August 2027 or later.
- Hold 5 GCSEs at grade 4-9 (A-C) or above (or equivalent) including Maths and English.
- You must NOT already have a qualification in a similar subject at the same or higher level than this apprenticeship.
Additional Information
- This is a 24-month fixed-term contract.
- You will have the right to live and work in England at the point of enrolment (June 2027). If you are on a visa, this must enable you to legally work and reside in England for the entire duration of the programme from enrolment.
- You will be prepared to travel for external/mandatory training as part of the apprenticeship. This location may differ from your primary work base.
- If you have received educational qualifications outside of the UK, you will require a Statement of Comparability from UK ENIC.
- Previous qualifications will be reviewed for funding eligibility and offers are subject to funding approval.
- This Apprenticeship assumes the candidate has some or little knowledge/experience of the occupation.