Category Assistant

3 days ago

Watford, United Kingdom Zachary Daniels Full time

Zachary Daniels are partnering with a leading multichannel retailer to appoint a Commercial Category Assistant to work closely with the Buying Teams. This is a
fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to develop a career in Buying. If you are a recent graduate or have strong retail lead experience with a general understanding on bringing products to market, then this role offers a great stepping stone into a headoffice function to commercially support the business.
You will be responsible for supporting the category team on all aspects of products' journeys - from their original source, right through to the shelves in stores.
Activities within the role are varied, but this role offers direct experience providing the opportunity to develop into a Category manager of the future.
Key Accountabilities:

- Supporting the Commercial team to drive sales, maximise profit and achieve stock and sales targets
- Assist in listing, managing and developing product ranges and promotional offers
- Continued commercial awareness and monitoring competitor activity

Desired background:

- Retail experience or a degree in relation to business, buying or retail
- Ability to multitask and prioritise workload alongside good time management
- Strong numeracy and administration skills - Knowledge of Excel, Powerpoint, Word or Google are essential
- Attention to detail
- Great communication skills to liaise with all levels within the business
- Collaborative team working and relationship building
- Positive attitude, motivated and enthusiastic
- Works well under pressure and to tight deadlines

What else does the role have to offer?
- You'll be supported with fantastic learning and development and have the opportunity to grow and develop your career with a market leading business
- Bonuses based on company performance
- Contributory pension scheme
- Colleague discount
- Employee discount scheme including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, discounted gym membership and cycle to work scheme to help to reduce carbon footprint.
- Health and wellbeing benefits and support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, financial education & loans, and access to parental, menopause and fertility support.

Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy.

Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce | Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production | Finance | HR & Talent | H&S & Compliance | Marketing, Digital & Technology | Property & Centre Management | Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations | SeniorAppointments & Exec | Sales | Supply Chain & Logistics

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