Temporary Category Assistant
Temporary Category Assistant
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Job Description
An opportunity has arisen for a Temporary Category Assistant to join our Customer & Product team in the National Accounts Strategic Account Team. Your main responsibility will be to support the Customer & Product Manager in order to create the most productive Everyday displays for your account.
This is a customer-facing role which also involves communication with a wide range of internal departments. This challenging role involves a wide range of activities and responsibilities the key elements being:
- Assist the Category Controller with the interpretation of item level performance to make recommendations for change on everyday displays.
- Collation of samples and product information for display set up.
- Alongside the Category Controller work closely with Product Development Customer Operations Business Information and other relevant departments to make recommendations to ensure the account receives the most appropriate product ranges.
- Work with the Business Information team and the Category Controller to create sales reports to monitor productivity and to prepare and deliver customer presentations.
- Regular Communication with internal UKG divisions/departments on the specific needs of these accounts in order to develop their business.
- Competitive and product trend analysis.
This is an exciting and challenging opportunity and we are seeking a highly motivated individual with keen analytical and communication skills attention to detail and advanced Excel skills. You must possess the ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities in order to meet strict deadlines and performance standards in a demanding environment.
Notes/Brief for Recruitment Team:
Who we are
Along with our sister company John Sands who are based in Australia and New Zealand were part of the American Greetings Corporation one of the largest privately owned greeting card publishers in the world.
As the largest direct to retail publisher of greeting cards and social expression products in the UK we are the celebrations destination. Youll find our amazing products in major supermarkets high street retailers and independent stores across the UK and internationally as well as digital online marketplaces.
Here at UK Greetings we take pride in being an inclusive and diverse employer - we are dedicated and committed to building a culture where difference is valued and everyone is able to fulfil their potential at work regardless of their background.
Among the great benefits of working at UK Greetings are:
Hybrid Working working from home and our Dewsbury offices with flexibility around start and finish times
Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
Employee Referral Scheme
Free onsite parking at Head Office sites
Employee discount shop
Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
Development opportunities; offering qualifications from Level 3 to 7
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Employee wellbeing support including Mental Health First Aiders
Employee Recognition scheme
So if you have a passion for greeting cards and celebrations products and would love to be part of a talented team youre in the right place!
Employment Type
Temp
