Shop Kit Kemp Purchasing Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity for a Shop Kit Kemp Purchasing Assistant to join our highly successful purchasing team in Brentford.

The successful candidate will work within the Purchasing Team. As a Shop Kit Kemp Assistant you will responsible for the fulfilment of shop orders, customer service along with light admin duties. You should be able to demonstrate excellent attention to detail, organisational and communication skills.

Within this role there is scope to make a difference, ideas and proactive thinking is very much encouraged 

You will be required to work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm.

Main duties to include, but not limited to:

·       Picking, Packing, Sending

·       Stock Inventory

·       General Inquiries via phone and email

·       Administration of the main shop system

·       As part of the purchasing department, additional duties as required

You will learn many aspects of retail and purchasing below some examples:

·       Calculating and negotiating cost prices

·       Calculating % margins

·       Holding stock

·       Contracts and collaborations

·       Product development

·       Inventory and ordering systems

·       Online development and creation

What we Offer:

·       Perkbox – A team member platform offering a huge variety of discounts and our reward and recognition program

·       Wage Stream  – An employee app to stream your wages before payday

·       Paid Overtime

·       Flexibility

·       No split shifts

·       Cycle to work Scheme

·       Social Events, Wellbeing and Team Activities

·       Award winning training opportunities and Career Development

·       Firmdale Experience and Long Service vouchers (Afternoon tea, dinner for two, Film Club and an overnight stay)

·       And much more!

Why join Firmdale Hotels?

Firmdale Hotels is an international award winning group comprising of 10 high end luxury hotels and 8 bars and restaurants in London and New York

We are delighted to have been recognised by the hospitality industry for some of the great work our teams have done. To name a few of our recent awards and accolades;

·       Firmdale Hotels - “Winner of the Best Employer Award at The Cateys 2017 & 2020 and Number One in The Caterer Best Places to Work in Hospitality”

·       Manager of the year - Laura Sharpe, Cateys 2018

·       Hotel of the year - Group - Cateys 2018

In line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, we do require all applicants to have the eligibility to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documentation will be required at interview stage.