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Assistant Category Manager

Reed
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 3 days
Location

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE7 3HH, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The Assistant Category Manager position is based in Peterborough with a hybrid working model requiring two days per week in the office.
  • This full-time role involves supporting the Category Manager in creating and implementing magazine ranges and planograms for retail clients, utilizing performance data and market insights.
  • Candidates should possess strong analytical and Excel skills, alongside excellent communication and organizational abilities, with a focus on attention to detail.
  • The role requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar position and offers a competitive salary of £30,000 to £35,000 per year.
  • Benefits include opportunities for professional development, exposure to industry-leading tools, and a supportive work environment.
Assistant Category Manager
  • Location: Peterborough - Hybrid (2 days per week in the office)
  • Job Type: Full-time

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Category Management team for an Assistant Category Manager. This role involves using a bespoke ranging system, alongside analysis of performance data and market insight, to support the Category Manager in creating, reviewing, and implementing magazine ranges and planograms for retail clients.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Support the Category Manager in the creation, review, and implementation of magazine ranges and planograms for retail clients.
  • Ensure all communication with Retail, Wholesale, and other key stakeholders is timely and accurate.
  • Responsible for accurate reporting against KPIs and handling other ad hoc requests to support the wider Category Management team.
  • Although primarily office-based with flexibility for working from home, the role may require occasional travel to meet with Publishers and Retailers.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Excellent timekeeping and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Strong Excel Skills - Pivot Tables & VLOOKUPS
  • Strong analytical, numerical, and organisational skills.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrates ownership, proactivity, and enthusiasm.
  • Flexibility to adapt approach depending on the situation.
Benefits:
  • Opportunity to enter and grow within Category Management.
  • Hybrid working model allowing for a balance of in-office collaboration and remote work.
  • Exposure to industry-leading tools and practices.
  • Professional development in a supportive environment.

If this sounds like something you would be interested in, then please submit your up to date CV. 

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.