Assistant to the Category Manager

2 weeks ago


Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom Boots Opticians Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Assistant to the Category Manager to join our Brand Buying team. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in delivering the best possible results against our commercial ambitions.

Your responsibilities will include creating and implementing annual plans centered around traditional levers of pricing, promotion, and new product development. You will also be responsible for ownership of supplier relations and delivering joint business plans.

In addition, you will be expected to grow sales profit and market share, predominantly on our online channel. Your ability to interpret data and generate insights to inform decisions will be essential to your success in this role.

The estimated salary for this role is £50,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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