Category Manager

2 weeks ago


Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, United Kingdom Associated Independent Stores Ltd Full time
Junior Category Manager - Furniture & Home Division

We are seeking a talented and experienced Junior Category Manager to join our team at Associated Independent Stores Ltd. As a key member of our Furniture & Home Division, you will play a crucial role in driving sales and revenue growth through the development and implementation of commercial, market-leading, and profitable product ranges.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Contribute to the overall Furniture & Home Divisional strategy by participating in product, brand, and sales reviews with the Director.
  • Propose plans to drive sales and revenue through AIS and the wider Membership.
  • Manage the supplier base, identify new brands and suppliers, and manage the onboarding process.
  • Maintain a good understanding of the financial performance and ensure the wider team is kept up to date with objectives to increase member turnover.
  • Attend weekly team meetings to discuss trading performance, store and supplier visits, product range updates, industry news, HUB, and newsletter contributions.
  • Liaise with management and store staff to understand their business requirements and how AIS can support, adapting approach to meet member needs.
  • Coordinate relevant product information and offers to post articles on the Hub, working closely with the administrator to compile and send out to members on the weekly newsletter.
  • Ensure the Hub meets company criteria, encourage and assist members to engage, and monitor member usage.
  • Ensure overall show revenue achieves company budget plans, identify any sponsorship opportunities with key accounts to drive overall nett show revenue.
  • Manage show comms during the lead-up to the show on the Hub and social media platforms.
Requirements:
  • Experience within the home and flooring category with an exceptional commercial eye for product.
  • Strong commercial awareness of the category and the overall market.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels.
  • Creative thinker, with the ability to think outside the box.
  • Fresh thinker and generates ideas with a 'can-do' attitude.
  • A flexible and reliable team player.
  • Computer literacy, including competence in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

We are looking for a talented individual who can bring a fresh perspective to our team and drive business growth through innovative product development and commercial strategies. If you have a passion for the home and flooring category and are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, please apply.


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