Retail Buyer

BFI Southbank

London

Salary: £35,640 - £41,763 per annum

BFI Southbank are looking for a Retail Buyer

BFI Southbank are looking for a Retail Buyer

You’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering the Shop’s retail vision, sourcing and developing commercially strong product ranges that reflect the brand, audiences and cultural programme.

What you’ll do:

• Work with colleagues to plan and maintain a dynamic programme of ranges and promotions, using customer insight, market trends and financial data to drive choice, revenue and brand reach.
• Build effective relationships with suppliers, artists, designers and internal teams to develop distinctive, cost‑efficient products that maximise BFI assets and deliver a high‑quality retail experience across in‑store and online channels.
• Lead the sourcing, development and buying of products, using market insight, brand strengths and supplier partnerships to create commercially strong, customer‑focused ranges.
• Champion innovation, commercial growth and customer engagement through continual range review, negotiation and collaboration.
• Support a positive team culture through clear communication, inclusive working practices and strong cross‑department collaboration, while upholding BFI values and financial procedures.

Candidate requirements: 

• Demonstrable experience in retail buying within arts, cultural or visitor‑focused settings, with the ability to develop commercially successful ranges informed by customer insight, brand identity and market trends.
• Strong understanding of retail operations, including stock management, merchandising, supplier negotiation and revenue optimisation, with analytical skills to interpret sales and stock data.
• A good knowledge of home entertainment and its future within the retail landscape.
• Proven ability to build productive relationships with suppliers, artists, designers and internal teams to create unique, brand‑aligned products and merchandise.
• Customer‑focused mindset with strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to collaborate across departments and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly organised and proactive, with strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to manage deadlines, budgets and competing priorities.

To apply:

Please apply online via bfi.org.uk/about-bfi/job-opportunities.

First interviews will be held on Thursday, 23 April 2026

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The closing date for this position is 08/04/2026 at 23:59