Job Vacancies
Wood Finishes Direct is expanding fast, with good career opportunities becoming available from time to
time. For more information, or if you would like to submit your CV for consideration, please email us at
wfdjobs@wood-finishes-direct.com.
No
agencies please
Current Vacancies:
Marketplace/Affiliate Assistant
Role Insight
We are looking for an experienced eCommerce Marketplace Assistant who can oversee the day-to-day management of marketplace channels such as Amazon, Ebay, B&Q & more, and work closely with our senior management team to help create strategic direction. This high-profile role will report directly to our Head of Purchasing & Category and will be suitable for an individual who is strategically and commercially focused with a strong self-drive mentality.
The ideal candidate will enjoy a hands-on approach and will have a keen eye for detail with the ability to demonstrate a successful background in driving eCommerce capability.
Main Roles & Responsibilities
- Define, implement and maintain marketplace strategy across– including FBA and FBM
- Full catalogue responsibility across all marketplace platforms
- Review and implement continuous content improvement (A+, IDQ etc) for own brand listings
- Manage all marketplace account verifications and any support tickets with speed and accuracy
- Maintaining an accurate price file and implementing any planned promotions
- Compiling regular sales and listing reports
- Maintaining strong awareness of competitor activity
- Experience dealing with product content
- Maintain strong market awareness relating to alternative platforms
We are looking for someone with the following skills:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience of managing marketplace platforms
- Advanced understanding of Amazon Seller Central (FBA and FBM). In depth knowledge of Ebay (plus other marketplaces) also preferable
- Strong experience with case management resolution and product content management
- Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to produce bespoke correspondence, articles & reports
- Data obsessed with excellent analytical skills. Must have ability to monitor and report on overall marketplace performance
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a positive attitude, competitive drive and enthusiasm about our brand values
- Experience working with Feedonomics / ChannelAdvisor (or similar) would be beneficial although not mandatory
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Monday to Friday
8.30am – 5pm
Location: Folkestone
Apply by sending your CV, covering letter and sample of work.
wfdjobs@wood-finishes-direct.com
Part Time Sales
Wood Finishes Direct are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to help us deliver exceptional customer service in our local store.
Full induction and product training will be provided enabling you to provide an outstanding customer experience.
Wood Finishing Direct is a local business, we pride ourselves on delivering the exceptional every single day. If you believe that you can add to our customer experiences in a 'Kind' and 'Curious' manner, we would love to hear from you.
Overall Objective: A customer facing role with the diysoup retail store, dealing with Trades people as well as everyday customers, you will provide an outstanding level of Customer Service, keeping the shop well stocked and presentable.
Main Roles & Responsibilities:
- Deliver exceptional service to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Strive to meet sales objectives.
- Assisting customers with their queries.
- Responding to customer complaints and concerns in a professional manner.
- Ensuring store compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Maintain a clean and organised shop so it is presentable and inviting to our customers.
- Restocking of the shop.
Job Competencies:
- Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft 365 packages competently and effectively.
- Knowledge of PDQ and cashing up procedures.
- Driven to always demonstrate the right behaviours and professionalism with customers.
- Customer service skills.
- Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
- Able to use your own initiative.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: £11.44 per hour
Expected hours: 22 hours per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress.
- Company events.
- Free on-site parking.
- On-site gym.
Schedule:
- Holidays.
- Weekend availability.
Ability to Commute:
Work Location: In person
Apply by sending your CV, covering letter and sample of work.
wfdjobs@wood-finishes-direct.com
Warehouse Picker/Packers
We have an exciting seasonal opportunity from February to join our ever-growing Warehouse team here at Wood Finishes Direct. In addition to being the market leader in our industry with a fantastic culture and work environment, we are all dedicated to working together as one team. Our warehouses are based in Folkestone, Kent and we are the UK's leading online retailer of wood finishing products
Responsibilities:
- Picking.
- Packing.
- General warehouse duties.
- Keeping aisles and goods in areas & desks clean & tidy.
- Working directly with the section leads.
- Meet daily KPI's.
Full training will be provided for the above, but experience is essential.
Required Skills:
- Must have a minimal 1 year warehouse operative picker/packers.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to carry out instructions to a high standard.
- Computer literate.
- Ability to work within a team by providing friendly and helpful assistance to clients and co-workers.
- Knowledge of warehouse H&S.
- Attention to detail is essential.
- Forklift license is an advantage.
- A strong work ethic with a self-managed attitude.
- Ability to deliver warehouse required KPI's.
Personal Qualities:
- Confident, professional manner.
- Able to communicate well.
- Positive overall approach.
- Hard working with a can-do attitude.
- Proactive.
Job Type: Temporary contract, Zero hours contract up to 40 hours a week
Salary: £10.45 per hour
Benefits:
- Company discount.
- Casual dress.
- Company events.
- Free on-site parking.
- On-site gym.
- Holiday is accrued on a basis of 12.07% of hours you work.
- Ongoing training and support.
In addition to flexible candidates who can work 0-40 hours as required we are also seeking several candidates to work weekends only. Please specify your preference when applying
Schedule:
Experience:
- Warehouse experience: 1 year (preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Work Location: In person
Apply by sending your CV, covering letter and sample of work.
wfdjobs@wood-finishes-direct.com
Warehouse Stock Replenishment
We have an exciting seasonal opportunity from February for individuals to join our growing team in the warehouse at Wood Finishes Direct. The working hours will be scheduled over a 7-day rota, which may include some early starts at 5 a.m. As the market leader in our industry with a fantastic culture and work environment, we strive to work as one team. Our warehouses are in Folkestone, Kent, and we are the leading online retailer of wood finishing products in the UK
Responsibilities:
- Receiving and processing high volumes of deliveries.
- Accessing high level stock, moving and relocating stock items around store fixtures and racking.
- Keeping aisles and goods in areas & desks clean & tidy.
- Working directly with the section leads.
- Meet daily KPI's.
Full training will be provided for the above, but experience is essential.
Required Skills:
- Must have a minimal 1 year warehouse operative picker/packers.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to carry out instructions to a high standard.
- Computer literate.
- Ability to work within a team by providing friendly and helpful assistance to clients and co-workers.
- Knowledge of warehouse H&S.
- Fantastic attention to detail is essential.
- Forklift license is an advantage.
- A strong work ethic with a self-managed attitude.
- Ability to deliver warehouse required KPI's.
Personal Qualities:
- Confident, professional manner.
- Able to communicate well.
- Positive overall approach.
- Hard working with a can-do attitude.
- Proactive.
- Ability to think on your feet.
Job Type: Temporary contract, Zero hours contract
Salary: £10.45 per hour
Benefits:
- Company discount.
- Company events.
- Free on-site parking.
- On-site gym.
- Overtime.
Contract length: 5 months
Job type: Temporary
Experience:
- Warehouse experience: 1 year (preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Work Location: In person
Apply by sending your CV, covering letter and sample of work.
wfdjobs@wood-finishes-direct.com