Assistant Category Manager

Reporting to the Category Manager you will be passionate about specialty retail organised focused and driven to have a strong buying career. This is an extremely fast paced category so your previous high volume retail buying experience is essential.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Support the Category Manager in all aspects of category mgt: present on sales inventory margin and promotions vs. budget and strategic brand plans

• Assist with promotional planning reporting and analysis

• Conduct category analysis to ensure strategic objectives are met

• Contribute to all aspects of ranging and promotions

• Manage the workload of Merchandise Assistants within the team

• Working collaboratively with all internal stakeholders including Stores Supply Chain Marketing Private Label and Space Planning teams

• Coordinating Vendor new product submissions whilst developing strong working relationships with suppliers

• Making meaningful contributions insights and process improvement recommendations

 What do we need

• This category is a growing and evolving category so you will have strong experience in a similar support office buying role 

• Someone that is passionate about specialty retail with a true focus on building a buying career and wanting to progress

• You will be detail focused and super organised with excellent analytical skills (you are advanced in excel you can pull data build graphs etc) 

• Previous experience as an Assistant Buyer or Assistant Category Manager in a fast-paced retail support office environment is essential

• Proven experience in multi-tasking and managing multiple stakeholders

• Outstanding communication skills- you will be an integral point of contact for suppliers store teams and other departments throughout the office

• You will have an outstanding attitude where no problem is too big or too small you will be collaborative and a true team player

Whats in it for you

• Exposure to all facets of end-to-end Category management

• Opportunity to bring your dog to work with hybrid working options available (2-3 days in the office)

• The opportunity to work with an experienced Category Manager in a nurturing environment

• A great mentor who is passionate about developing their team

• A dynamic Support Office environment where your input is valued and heard

You will have at least 2-3 years or more experience in a category team and be looking to grow in a very fast paced dynamic environment. Your passion for a career in retail buying will be evident through your personal commitment to ongoing growth

Qualifications :

Previous experience in a Support Office buying role from a retail or FMCG environment

Tertiary Qualification in Business Admin or similar

Additional Information :

Hybrid working options

Pet Friendly office

Amazing opportunities to grow your buying career

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time