Buyer​/Senior Buyer - Giftware

Rare Career Opportunity! Buyer / Senior Buyer - Giftware

Due to expansion we’re looking for an experienced buyer to join our team!

Joe Davies is an employee-owned importer and distributor of giftware to the independent retail trade. Established over 100 years ago, we’ve built a reputation for outstanding customer service and an ever-evolving range of over 10,000 product lines across multiple brands.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, values-driven company and take ownership across a range of buying collections.

• Find and develop new products across multiple gifting categories, from home to occasion giftware.
• Build strong relationships with existing suppliers and develop new suppliers.
• Undertake extensive Far East visits to factories and trade shows.
• Represent Joe Davies at trade shows and customer events.

• Someone with a keen commercial eye for product and extensive experience in a wholesale, distribution or retail buying environment.
• A proven track record in giftware.
• Ability to develop a range.
• Far East experience with a willingness to travel.
• Understand and have experience of importing.
• Experience in Licensing development / working with an artist an advantage.
• A professional, customer-focused approach with excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivated, organised, and enthusiastic — a genuine people person.
• A strong track record of developing and maintaining successful business relationships.

• Be part of a passionate, supportive team
• Enjoy a varied and rewarding role in a growing company
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Company car, generous pension, 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Birthday Day Off
• Staff discounts