Buyer - Parts, Clothing & Accessories (PAC): Balfe's Bikes

Buyer – Parts, Clothing & Accessories (PAC) 40 Hours per week

Salary £34,000- £36,000

Location: Gatwick Office
Reporting to: Head of Buying

Drive Category Performance. Shape Strategy. Deliver Growth.

At Balfe’s Bikes, we partner with leading premium cycling brands across every discipline — from entry-level riders to elite athletes. As we continue to scale, we are seeking a commercially astute Buyer – Parts, Clothing & Accessories (PAC) to take full ownership of category performance and strategic direction.

This is a high-impact role for an experienced retail Buyer who thrives on accountability, commercial ownership and delivering measurable growth.

The Impact You’ll Make

You will lead the PAC category with clear responsibility for:

• Delivering sales, margin and stock turn targets
• Developing and executing a forward-looking category strategy
• Driving profitable growth through data-led ranging, pricing and promotional mechanics
• Securing best-in-class commercial terms and supplier partnerships
• Optimising supplier base and supply chain efficiencies
• Managing product lifecycle to maximise ROI and minimise aged stock
• Identifying new brand opportunities and competitive market gaps

You will operate with significant autonomy, influencing senior stakeholders and shaping the future direction of the category across retail and ecommerce channels.

What Sets You Apart

• Proven track record of delivering category growth and margin improvement in a high street or multi-channel retail environment
• Strong commercial negotiation experience with major brands and suppliers
• Deep understanding of pricing architecture, stock management and promotional ROI
• Advanced analytical capability with confident use of Excel and performance reporting
• Ability to translate data into strategic action
• Resilient, decisive and comfortable operating in a fast-paced trading environment
• Experience in performance-led or specialist retail (cycling or sporting goods advantageous)

Why Join Balfe’s Bikes?

• Work alongside premium brands and industry partners
• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Generous staff discount on premium cycling products
• Excellent facilities including showers and secure bike storage
• Company pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme