Category Assistant Lego

Internal use only - Grade H

Werethe team behind digital retailerVery.

Our purpose helping families get more out of life powers everything we do.

And we want our people to get more out of life too! Ifyourehigh-performing ambitious and make the most of every opportunity we want to hear from returnyoullenjoy heaps of flexibility greatperksand benefits and the freedom to be yourself keep learning and take your career wherever you want it to go.

If you love making a difference youll love making it sparkle for millions of Very customers.

JointheToys Teamafast-paced highenergy and excitingcategory which requires strategic thinking and success built from strong supplier role is aLEGOfocussed role the leading manufacturer in the Toy market who continue to drive double digit growth year after year with amazing innovative is abrand specialist roleand dedicated supportfor this soleaccount supporting the Junior Category Manager by acting as a strategic and commercial bridge between The Very Group and The Lego Group team.

In this role you willbe responsible forsupportingday-to-day operationsdrive commercial growthandexecute brand excellencetokeep everything running smoothlyandcontinue to strengthen the strategic partnership.

Responsibilities:

• You will use pricing tools daily to ensure the brand is competitive versus themarket- making pricing decisions whilst protecting key KPIs

• Maintain a broad knowledge of the LEGO assortment aligning with the brand on newness reveal and launch dates and supportingthe FSP with stock replenishment tomaintainavailability targets.

• Full accountability for product set up pricing loading funding to agreements and updating any required reports.

• Work cross functionally with the Marketing teamsin order todriveperformance offunded campaignsand ensureLEGOinclusion in key category activityensuringstrong inclusion of nominations andon-sitevisibility.

• Support execution of promotional activityand plans- tracking andmanaging funding input andpricingandsupporting the JCM in delivery plans to drive new innovative selling opportunities.

• Use data to analyse and make informed decisionsfor trading actionspromotional and campaign successes and drive decision making to target growth opportunities.

• Drive collaboration between Very andLEGOto ensure alignment effectivecommunicationand delivery against shared goals and JBP.

If you thrive in a dynamic fast-pacedenvironment and are eager to take ownership develop key relationships andcontribute todrivingcategory successworking with an industry leading brandthis role is your next step.

• Strong experience with MS Excel

• Experience within a Merchandising or Analytical head office role iscritical

• Understanding of category P&L and KPI deliverables

• Creativeorganisedand innovative

• Passionate driven and brings energy to the role

• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment

• Champions what is right for the businessteamand customer

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills

Some of our benefits

• Flexible hybrid working model

• Inclusive culture and environment check outour Glassdoor reviews

• 250 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs

• 27 days holiday bank holidays

• LinkedIn Learning access

• Bonus potential (performance and business-related)

• Up to 25% discount on

• Matched pension up to 6%

• More benefits can be foundon our career site

How to apply

Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly and if successful in securing this role you will be required to undertake a credit CIFAS Right to Work checks and if a specific requirement of your role a DBS (criminal records) check. Should your application progress we require you to let the team know if there is anything you need todisclosein relation to any of these checks prior to them being undertaken including any unspent criminal convictions.

What happens next

Our talent acquisition team will be in touch ifyouresuccessful so keep an eye on your emails!Wellarrange a short call to learn more about you as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels likewerea good matchwellshare your CV with the hiring manager to review. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely.

You can expect a one stage interview process for this position:

1st stage - Aone hourface-to-face interview with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience competency questions. This is alsoa great opportunityto find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have.

As an inclusive employer please do let us know if yourequireany reasonable adjustments.

Ifyoudlike to know more about our interviews you can find outhere.

Diversityinclusionand equal opportunities

Werebuilding a culture of everyday inclusion and welcome applications from anyone who believes they can do the job. Wedontdiscriminate based on age disability gender reassignment marriage or civil partnership pregnancy or maternity race religion or belief sex or sexual orientation.

We want our recruitment process to be accessible to everyone. If you need reasonable adjustments to apply interview or perform a role let us know via happy to support you.

Wereproud to be aDisability Confident Committed Employerand have nine brilliant colleague networks - including DAWN (Disability Awareness at Very) and Think (Neurodiversity at Very) - that are helping us make Very an even more inclusive place to work.

Required Experience:

Junior IC