Argos Commercial and Digital
Whether instore or online, in the moments that matter, customers choose Argos, for inspiring choice, trusted value and an unforgettably easy experience. It’s a clear purpose that guides us all. And, from Buying and Merchandising to Digital, Commercial and beyond, every team at Argos is passionate about making sure we remain the nations favourite place for shopping as well as for shaping amazing careers.
Read all about our teams below.
Propositions
We keep Argos fit for the future
The Argos Propositions Team develop and enable our More Argos More Often strategy, working to deliver strategic change across the division and the business. Our vision is to realise both commercial and customer value through spearheading strategic thinking and collaboratively driving change. And we build relationships, ask questions and draw on data to find the right way forward.
Why you should join us
The sheer breadth and impact of what we do make us an exciting place to work. You’ll get hands-on with £multimillion programmes and take ownership of commercial prioritisation frameworks. And because we’re all about discovering and taking opportunities, there’ll always be new things to learn and new challenges to tackle.
Good to know
You'll operate at the heart of Argos’s commercial strategy
We shape the future direction of key programmes with a 12–36-month outlook
We collaborate with multiple teams across Argos and the wider business
Trade Planning
We plan for peak performance
We’re here to develop and deliver a trading and display plan that gets more customers shopping with Argos more often. We partner with a wide range of teams across the business to deliver events, coordinate our channels and maximise sales potential. It all adds up to work that makes a massive difference to Argos’s performance.
Why you should join us
We’re central to almost everything that goes on in trading. Our team has a real mix of experience and skills, and we work together seamlessly to challenge the status quo. Partnership is absolutely vital to what we do. So if you like Commercial but still want to work closely with other specialist areas, you’ll love it here.
Good to know
We won GM Commercial Pioneer Team of the Year in 2024
We work with 20+ business functions every week
The plans we develop reach all across Argos
Technical and Ethical
We help create a better future for everyone
We help Argos deliver great products by driving the technical development of safe, sustainable, and high-quality products. We shape future assortments, reduce returns and delight customers. We uphold the highest standards of ethical and human rights compliance, technical innovation and focus on Plan for Better to drive environmental progress — making a meaningful impact for customers and the planet.
Why you should join us
You’ll become part of a diverse, global team, united by a deep commitment to making clothes and products that are better in every sense of the word. And because we never stand still, you’ll always have new ideas to explore, products to develop and suppliers to work with.
Good to know
We deliver 12,000 new products each year
We maintain relationships with 800 factories worldwide
There are 150+ people in our global team
Digital Commerce
We deliver the digital sales that drive Argos’ success
We manage everything on the Argos website and app: products, promotions, content, and the overall design and user experience. We aim to identify new opportunities and proactively drive improvements in our commercial performance and growth. And with more than 70% of sales originating online – we’re heading in the right direction.
Why you should join us
Our team is exciting, challenging, rewarding and constantly evolving. The pace of change in digital is fast and we’re investing in our app, in improving the customer experience and in our brand and marketing strategy. Career growth is fast too with opportunities to explore different career paths, broaden your skills and continue to progress.
Good to know
The Argos website is the third most visited online retailer in the UK
We’re #2 UK General Merchandise retailer
We’ve 1,100+ collection points
Buying
We select amazing products for Argos to sell
We work in close partnership with suppliers and manufacturers to choose the best range of products to suit every customer’s needs. We ensure that products are setup with accurate data and assets, we manage their pricing and promotional plans to balance the best sales and profit outcome and we ensure the right products are chosen to be included in our marketing to customers.
Why you should join us
A career in Buying gives you in-demand skills that are valued across the business. Working with a range of suppliers, from global brands, to emerging startups and expert factories, every day is different. You’ll gain a deep understanding of how the business makes money and reinvests it into customer propositions as well as a strategic insight into what customers need and how we stay competitive. And this blend of experience will open doors across the business, including into leadership roles.
Good to know
Argos is the exclusive home of Habitat, Bush and Chad Valley, our much-loved own label ranges
We excel at creating compelling customer offers
Suppliers want to partner with us because we reach a huge customer base
Design
We bring style to the nation’s homes
Our award-winning design studio and product development team create collections that are loved by Argos HOME and Habitat customers nationwide. From small-space living to new ways to serve food at the table, we shape products that solve problems, shape lives and bring homes to life.
Why you should join us
You’ll join a community of experts ranging from furniture designers to print and pattern creators – all of whom will share your passion for creating. You’ll focus on your specialism like never before. And you’ll get to feel the unique satisfaction of seeing a product you’ve created come to life.
Good to know
There are over 15 experts in our team
We design up to 80% of categories for some of our brands
We’ve won X awards in the last five years
Merchandise
We collaborate to create insightful strategic plans
Merchandising is about much more than numbers. From margin management and sales forecasts to optimising the flow of stock, our team works closely with buying, design, technical, and sourcing, to deliver commercial product ranges through cross-functional collaboration. Working with online, store operations and supply chain, we enable same-day delivery and maximise sales, while liaising with global partners and adapting to rapid market changes.
Why you should join us
Merchandising is vital to Argos’s success. It offers the chance to develop your career both vertically and horizontally and a platform for continuous learning and growth. And if you’re numerical, analytical, curious and strategic, with a love of retail and being part of a committed team, you can join from a variety of different backgrounds.
Good to know
Success depends on your skills and drive, not qualifications
We’ve a partnership with the Fashion Retail Academy
Both specialist and generalist career tracks are supported
Latest roles
Why you should join us
As a leader in multi-channel, we have excellent customer reach and a powerful brand that customers love. We’ve also got exciting plans for the future that everyone in every role can help us to achieve. Ours is a culture where ideas are welcomed, passion and drive are expected and career opportunity is here for the taking. Join us on our journey.
What it’s like to work here
We want you to be happy that we’re the perfect place for you and your career. So here’s a look at life and work at Sainsbury’s.
Training and development
As well as development tailored to you and your role, we offer everything from leadership and management development to skills-boost sessions and coaching opportunities. It’s all designed to help you be your best and build the career you want.
Wellbeing
We are committed to giving all our people access to the mental, physical and financial health and wellbeing support they need to thrive in all aspects of work and life.
