Job Description

Do you want to be a valued part of the critical infrastructure that serves communities across Europe and beyond? Are you looking for a position in which you can set direction and help shape our company? If so, then you could be the newest addition to our team as a Retail Buying Administration Apprentice.

Be part of the movement – and play your part

About the role

As the Retail Buying Administration Apprentice you will be supporting the Duty Free team in delivering the business Strategy & Commercial targets. As well as working cross-functionally and collaboratively to support Category Managers, marketing and operations ensuring a smooth and timely execution of plans for category strategies.

You will be responsible for:

Liaising with Marketing team and Suppliers to support specific Promotional initiatives

Managing the vessel/shop weekly communication to ensure clarity of message and engagement

Implementing cost and retail price changes in the LS21 system

Set up new lines/promotions & support forecasting

Ensuring ranging decisions are accurately reflected in central Master Data database

Managing eCommerce price/product updates

Co-ordinating supplier & route visits

Managing the price comparison process vs local markets

Planogram management to ensure category vision is reflected on-shelf

Maintaining online training tools and training visit schedules for vessels

Supporting with running reports weekly for Weekly Trading meetings and ad hoc for analysing sales performance

Working as a team to deliver Budgeted financial KPIs including sales, profit, margin and supplier income.

This role will involve travel, so a valid passport is essential.

About you

Are you passionate about buying and eager to kick-start a career in this fast-paced industry? We're looking for a dynamic, driven individual with a flair for multitasking and an eye for detail. While previous experience in retail or a related field is a bonus, it's your enthusiasm and ability to communicate confidently that will set you apart. In this role, you'll thrive under pressure, managing multiple tasks while keeping things organised and meeting deadlines with precision.

We're after someone who’s engaging, curious, and not afraid to have challenging conversations with both internal and external stakeholders. You'll need sharp analytical skills – because in retail, detail is everything. If you’re tech-savvy, proficient in Excel, and have excellent written and spoken English, you’re already ahead. And with your strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and sense of humour, you'll fit right in with the team. If this sounds like you, and you love the idea of working in a fast-moving environment where no two days are the same, we want to hear from you!

We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all. And we cannot wait for you to join.

Working at DFDS

Join the movement and grow with us.

Be a valued member of a diverse team at DFDS and help drive change together.

While you’re with us, we want you to develop. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace. We will also offer training courses that can support you in your role, if needed.

Now about what we can give you. You’ll be able to access some fantastic benefits such as:

Life assurance cover

Contributory company pension scheme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips

Full employee assistance programme including:

Proactive financial, emotional, mental, and physical health care support including face to face counselling, fast 24/7 access to a GP, a second medical opinion and legal support for colleagues and their family.

Huge range of retail discounts from high street and online retailers

Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more.

Access to Breeze, our award-winning Wellbeing platform.

Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing.

Are we a match? Then what are you waiting for? Apply Now.

If you think your personality, skills, experience, and desire match this role, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your CV as soon as possible, as we’re keen to meet potential candidates on an ongoing basis.

We look forward to hearing from you