As a Category Assistant in the Haircare team, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the shopping experience at Boots. Your contributions will directly impact customer satisfaction by ensuring that compelling promotions are effectively set up and managed. Collaborating with various teams, you will help deliver a competitive and customer-led product range that drives sales and profit.,
- Contribute to the delivery of customer promotions in store by setting up campaign offers such as 3 for 2 and Half Price on the Boots SAP system.
- Collaborate with marketing and pricing teams to ensure promotional setups are accurate from the start.
- Confirm promotional funding with suppliers and log it correctly for invoicing.
- Check invoice calculations and work with the Trading Process team to ensure correct amounts are raised.
- Assist the assistant category manager in reviewing competitor pricing activity.
- Support the stores help desk and customer care team with category-related queries.
- Run sales reports and analyse data for the team and suppliers, aiding in weekly reporting.
- Raise Purchase Orders for marketing and merchandising activities., At Boots, your role as a Category Assistant can be the stepping stone to various career paths within the Beauty Business Unit. With opportunities for mentorship and professional development, you can grow into roles such as Assistant Category Manager or even Category Manager, where you will have a greater impact on strategic decisions and customer engagement.
Proficiency in Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. - In-depth understanding of various SAP programmes.
- Strong communication skills, both face-to-face and via Teams or email.
- Developed knowledge of category strategy, performance, and range.
It would be great if you also have
- Ability to analyse and report data effectively.
- Experience in managing promotional campaigns in a retail environment.
- Familiarity with competitor analysis and market trends.
At Boots, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included, they thrive, so we're committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time. - Discretionary annual bonus
- Generous employee discounts
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
- Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.
- Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.
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Category Assistant in City of Westminster employer: Boots UK
At Boots, we are redefining the beauty retail experience, and as a Beauty Specialist, you'll be at the forefront of this exciting journey. Our vibrant work culture fosters collaboration and shared success, with no individual commission pressure, allowing you to focus on creating genuine connections with customers. With extensive training opportunities, a generous product allowance, and a commitment to employee wellbeing, Boots is an exceptional employer dedicated to supporting your growth and helping you thrive in your career.
