Description : Online Retail Graduate. Company : SportPursuit. Location : Hybrid remote in London

This is your chance to join a Grad Scheme at one of the most exciting online retail businesses in Europe. SportPursuit (part of Sportscape Group)!

SportPursuit is a fast paced, entrepreneurial team where self-starters have an opportunity to make a huge impact. We’re a dedicated and passionate team of sports enthusiasts, who work hard to make things happen.

In this 12 month programme graduates will rotate around the business, spending time in three different departments.

As a graduate you will get stuck into the workings of a fast paced business, where you have multiple opportunities to really contribute. The scheme focuses on learning key skills required for a successful career, through a mixture of formal training and on-the-job learning. We’ve got a great record of our Grads securing a permanent role after their rotations and we have no doubt this will continue.

Departments involved in the scheme include: Buying, Marketing, Finance, Logistics and Merchandising. This will give all our graduates the unique opportunity to gain amazing insight into the workings of a successful online retail business.

With a start date of early September 2023 in mind we plan to hold an in-person assessment day w/c 17th July.

Application closing day is 25th June.

Departmental Overviews

• Marketing - Learn how a high performance acquisition marketing team finds the best new members for the site using paid search and other similar channels. Support in building and optimising performance marketing campaigns whilst also analysing campaign data.
• Finance – Learn how money works in an online retail business. Ensure suppliers get paid the right amount on time, help us stay compliant with our international and domestic reporting requirements and support the business in making great strategic and operational decisions.
• Buying - As a graduate, you will learn how to present the SportPursuit brand in a strong and compelling manner to the thousands of exciting new brands that are not currently widely distributed in the UK. From sourcing brands to negotiating cost prices, you will perform an active role in the buying team which delivers 100s of exciting exclusive deals each month.
• Logistics - As part of the logistics rotation you will be responsible for one of the most critical parts of the business: ensuring our customers get the right products in the quickest time possible. As a part of the team you will be central to the partnership between SportPursuit and our warehouses. On a daily basis you'll ensure potential problems are anticipated, solutions are implemented ahead of time and issues are spotted and solved quickly.

A bit about you

As a SportPursuit employee we assume you will have a problem-solving mindset, able to respond to challenges with creative solutions. You will be a team player and will be willing to get stuck in, one of our key values at SportPursuit. We do however require a few specifics from you.

To be successful in this role you must have:

• A Bachelor's degree 2:1 or above (or equivalent). Graduated in the last 3 years
• High attention to detail, taking pleasure in making things “right”
• A logical and methodical approach to your work life/studies
• Strong time management skills with a natural ability to multi task
• A 'can do' attitude
• Thinks commercially
• Have experience of using Microsoft Excel (we’ll test you in a selection of SUMIFS, COUNTIFS, String formulae, VLOOKUP, INDEX MATCH. If you don’t know how to do these now, there are some great excel tutorials online)

Nice to have but not essential

• An interest in online retail
• A passion for sport
• A degree in humanities or STEM subjects

​Benefits

• Friendly and dynamic working environment with a Core Hours working patterns!
• Holiday – get stuck into your adventures. 25 days of holiday a year as standard with the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days extra! Our Bank Holidays are flexible as well.
• Work anywhere in the world for up to 30 working days a year!
• Learning and Development budget available to all employees.
• Staff discount for access to great quality kit.
• Lunch & Learn sessions.
• Socials – A social budget which grows every time we hit budget, with a social team that just loves using it!
• Hybrid working model where we are mostly remote. But don't worry, when you're in the office we'll have lots of free food and drink - help yourself to tea and coffee as well as healthy snacks and fresh fruit. Other treats are also on hand - Chocolate Hobnobs are an office favourite
• Workplace pension - we're set up with The People's Pension to make sure we're contributing to help you save for retirement.
• Many more…

About the SportPursuit Team:

SportPursuit fuels sporting adventure with affordable, great quality kit. Founded in 2011, SportPursuit is an innovative online retailer with over 10 million members across the UK, Europe and beyond. We hunt down the best deals available online on a wide range of quality sports and outdoor brands and create an inspiring, personalised shopping experience for each customer. Everyone in the SportPursuit team has the opportunity to make a difference and help grow the business.

Our Values:

• Surprise and Delight
• Make a Difference
• Make it Count
• Get Stuck In #MyPursuit

Diversity at SportPursuit:

SportPursuit recruits, employs, trains and promotes regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender identity and/or expression, or any other protected status. SportPursuit are dedicated to nurturing an inclusive environment where employees can bring their full selves to work. We celebrate diversity of thought and recognise the strength and dynamism that comes with it.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 12 months

Salary: £25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs
• Private medical insurance
• Sabbatical
• Sick pay
• Store discount
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London

Expected start date: 04/09/2023