At a Glance
- Tasks: Support leading brands in Audio and Vision by managing product setups and stock efficiency.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at a top retail company with an inclusive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, 27 days holiday, and a £250 benefits allowance.
- Other info: Diversity and inclusion are at our core; we welcome all applicants.
- Why this job: Engage with global brands and enhance your skills in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in retail merchandising or buying, strong Excel skills, and a positive attitude.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
About the role
We are seeking multiple Category Assistants to join our Audio and Vision department, supporting our work across leading brands such as Samsung, Hisense, LG and Sony.
By integrating category management with our digital experience and marketing teams, we are able to gain deeper insights into our customers' needs.
This collaborative approach empowers us to make swifter, better-informed decisions, ensuring we provide the best possible offering in the Audio and Vision space.
You'll have the chance to engage directly with some of the world's biggest brands, working alongside trading, marketing, and customer experience teams within our wider Retail group.
Your experience may stem from buying, merchandising, stock planning or a related field.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end to end product set up, through to go live and trading.
- Creating line level product forecasts and order requirements in response to performance and stock holding to maximise both availability and stock efficiency.
- Manage stock through critical path management, progression and replenishment whilst identifying where price/promotional activity is required.
- Acts on pricing tools (i. e. revionics) to find matches and make pricing recommendations.
- May be involved in sourcing new suppliers or brands with ownership of range building, through forecasting, trading and promo activity.
- Produce adhoc reports for the wider category.
About you
- Experience in retail merchandising and/or buying.
- Strong Excel and numerical skills.
- Ability to analyse and communicate insights clearly.
- Attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
- A collaborative approach and relationship-building ability.
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Benefits
- Flexible, hybrid working model
- Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews
- £250 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs
- 27 days holiday + bank holidays
- Linked In Learning access
- Bonus potential (performance and business-related)
- Up to 25% discount on Very. co. uk
- Matched pension up to 6%
- More benefits can be found on our career site
- Diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities
We’re building a culture of everyday inclusion, and welcome applications from anyone who believes they can do the job.
We don’t discriminate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
We want our recruitment process to be accessible to everyone. If you need reasonable adjustments to apply, interview, or perform a role, let us know via
We’ll be happy to support you.
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer and have nine brilliant colleague networks - including DAWN (Disability Awareness at Very) and Think (Neurodiversity at Very) - that are helping us make Very an even more inclusive place to work.
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Category Assistant - Audio and Vision - 12 month fixed term contract in Liverpool employer: Very Group
At Very, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions flexibility and personal growth. Our inclusive culture fosters collaboration and innovation, allowing you to thrive in a dynamic environment while working with leading beauty brands. With a generous benefits package, including a £1,000 flexible allowance and 30 days of holiday, we empower our employees to achieve their career aspirations and make a meaningful impact for millions of customers.
