Category Manager Assistant

3 weeks ago


Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom dSb Recruitment Consultancy Ltd. Full time

Join our dynamic team as a Category Manager Assistant and play a crucial role in driving business success. You will work closely with the Buyer to select and buy ranges for retail stores, web sales, B2B, and mail order. Key responsibilities include:

  • Supporting the development of Seasonal Category and Brand Buying Strategies.
  • Negotiating with suppliers to achieve optimal prices and margins.
  • Monitoring sales performance and providing insights to senior management.
  • Collaborating with marketing, visual merchandising, and Omni Channel teams to drive key product direction.

This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work for a leading sports and outdoor clothing brand. We offer a competitive salary of £26,000 - £31,000 per annum, depending on experience, and a flexible working arrangement that includes 2-3 days in the office based in Wiltshire.

The successful candidate will have strong commercial thinking and market awareness, with experience working as an Assistant Buyer across multiple categories. They will also possess excellent communication and negotiation skills.


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