Assistant Category Manager
2 days ago
London
Currys London Campus at Waterloo (LHO002)
Permanent
Full Time
Grade 4
It's an exciting time in the world of Broadband. Ofcom changes make switching quicker and easier, ultrafast network roll outs continue at pace and content widens with Streaming now the de-facto method of content consumption. At Currys, we're committed to helping our Customers For Life benefit from this. Almost everything in our homes is connected, and a reliable Broadband connection is an essential part of Helping Everyone to Enjoy Amazing Technology.
The Category Manager sits in the Multiplay Team and incorporates both connectivity responsibilities which manage the end-to-end relationships with leading UK fixed Broadband providers to maximise the profitability of our commercial agreements and trading responsibilities - ensuring Currys can deliver competitive propositions to market, whilst driving differentiation and maximising customer satisfaction.
There is a wide integration with many areas of the business to achieve these aims, such as retail, operations, finance, and marketing. The role is broad-ranging and fast-moving – supporting development of the long-term partner strategy and commercial deal negotiation right through to day-to-day trading performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the day-to-day relationships with one or more partner providers, driving growth and development.
- Oversee the performance of these relationships, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Collaborate with the Multiplay SLT to develop and implement the category development plan, working closely with related functions across the business.
- Identify and develop new revenue streams, including future network developments and Gigabit plus.
- Develop and execute weekly trading rhythms, analysing sales and margin data to deliver the best range and proposition for customers.
- Define and contribute to a clear and visible proposition and promotional roadmap, encompassing store and online executions and marketing initiatives.
- Oversee the briefing and sign-off process for marketing and retail communication materials.
- Demonstrate strong negotiation and relationship management skills, commercial acumen, and financial awareness.
- Proven trading experience, with management of teams to deliver results.
- Experience of telco network commercial models would be beneficial.
What We Offer:
- 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holiday entitlement) and a competitive pension scheme.
- Private Medical Insurance.
- Life Assurance.
- Fantastic Colleague Discounts on Tech with Currys and iD Mobile.
- Hybrid Working (with an expectation to meet in person 2-4 times per month).
We're committed to making inclusion and diversity part of everything we do, including how we strengthen our workforce. We want to make sure you have a fair opportunity to show us your talents during our application process, so if you need any additional assistance, please email and we'll do our best to help.
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