We are seeking a Retail Buyer to join the Longleat Retail team. This role will support the Head of Retail and Head of Commercial Operations in delivering commercially strong, guest‑aligned product ranges for Longleat and Cheddar Gorge.
The role will own day‑to‑day buying activity, supplier coordination, product development cycles and category performance for assigned ranges. You will be ensuring all products reflect brand, conservation values, heritage and guest expectations, while maintaining consistent stock availability across all retail locations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Sourcing and maintaining commercially strong product ranges aligned to the buying strategy set by the Head of Retail.
- Development of product ranges in line with the retail strategy, budgets, quality & price requirements.
- Reviewing department performance and deliver analytical information on sales, ranging & competitor development, analysing consumer buying patterns and predicting future trends.
- Maximising profitability through the achievement of budgeted targets relating to sales, stock, margins and markdowns.
- Maintaining accurate EPOS and product data to support strong stock governance and reporting.
- Supporting Head of retail with supplier relationships including negotiating terms and conditions with suppliers to continuously improve cost price, lead times and quality and achieve margin targets.
You will be employed on a full time contract working 37.5 hours over 5 days per week.
At Longleat we offer a day out like no other, our guests are invited to step into the Thynn family home where they will find the finest example of Elizabethan Architecture. They are also immersed into the wild side, where they can visit over 120 species of animals by car, foot, train, bus, and boat.
With a core business welcoming around 1 million guests every year, we are passionate about providing unforgettable experiences that bring family and friends together to create memories that will last a lifetime.
Why join the Longleat team?
In this unique work environment, you will be surrounded by historic landscapes and listed buildings, all whilst listening to our lions roar and wolves howl. You will even have the opportunity to visit our adorable Koalas and cheeky meerkats during your lunch break.
You will receive attractive benefits that include:
- 29 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays, rising to 31 days at 5 years’ service.
- Unlimited free entry to Longleat for our employees
- Complimentary tickets to Longleat and Cheddar Gorge and Caves, 18 per annum pro rata
- 50% off Membership for Friends and Family
- Discounts on food and beverages and retail merchandise
- Discounts on VIP Experiences and Accommodation
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employer contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance scheme
- Perks at work
- Range of flexible working schemes
