Category Assistant

What you\\\’ll do

Fixed Term Contract – 12 months

This is a hybrid based role, you can either be based in the Midlands or South West where you will be expected to work from the office 1-2 times per month at either Bridgwater or Northampton. The rest of the time you will work from home.

Are you a detail-oriented individual with excellent communication skills, a passion for data analysis and an interest in product and customer insight. Are you looking for an opportunity to be part of the development and expansion of product categories and buying in a dynamic and fast-paced environment?

As a Category Assistant, your primary responsibility will be to support the Senior Category Manager in developing and growing your assigned product categories. Our categories are wide ranging in Toolstation – everything from tools to electrical products to kitchens, painting and decoration and much more. You will play a crucial role in ensuring effective communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders, utilising your excellent verbal and written skills. Additionally, you will assist in the preparation and maintenance of commercial plans, conducting presentations, updating reports, managing product data and pricing files, and handling general administrative tasks. Whilst you will be starting at a grass roots level in this role, you will learn all about the exciting world of category management, buying and customer insight. It\\\’s the ideal opportunity for a bright individual looking to embark on an exciting career journey.

Day-to-day

• Collaborate with the Category Manager to develop and execute strategies for category growth and profitability.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth communication and timely resolution of any issues.
• Prepare and maintain commercial plans, ensuring accuracy and alignment with overall business objectives.
• Update and prepare reports to analyse category performance, sales trends, and market insights.
• Maintain accurate product data and pricing files, ensuring information is up to date and readily accessible.
• Assist with general administrative tasks to ensure the smooth functioning of the category management function.

What you\\\’ll bring

Highly personable and detail focused, you’ll be right at home in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment and pride yourself on your attention to detail. When it comes to building relationships you’re one of the best and are comfortable liaising at all levels of the business. This is an administration role in the main with lots of data to input, manage and analyse, so the following skills are essential.

• Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• Proficient computer skills, specifically in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Google Suite.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, understanding the value of working together to achieve common goals.
• Experience in a similar commercial role would be preferable but is not essential. What is important is that you have an understanding of how a commercial team operates and the impact you would make.

What you\\\’ll get

You’ll find every opportunity to be yourself and to bring your personality and potential to work. Wherever you join us there will be opportunities to take your career wherever you want – up the ladder, across the business or into another role in the Travis Perkins Group. And because we want to do our best for you, you’ll be supported all the way with training and development – including access to our very own Toolstation Academy programmes.

Plus, you\\\’ll receive some of the best benefits in retail. So, as well as 22 days’ holidays + Bank Holidays, company pension scheme and life assurance, we offer a bonus scheme, cycle to work scheme, save and buy as you earn, 20% discounts across all Travis Perkins companies, financial education and support, recognition awards and discounts at over 1000 other retailers.

Toolstation. The story so far.
We’re one of Britain’s fastest growing multi-channel retailers of tools, accessories and building supplies and an integral part of Travis Perkins plc. The trade, home improvers and self-builders all trust us to deliver a lot more than tools. Our store expansion programme and the size and diversity of our Group, means we always have opportunities for ambitious people who want to grow with us.

To apply
Caught your interest? Want to know more? Take a look at www.toolstationjobs.com or simply hit apply

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