Wickes is an exciting and fast paced business that has lots of great plans for 2021 and beyond. We strongly believe that our great working culture is one of the key reasons that people want to join us, as is the opportunity to get involved in all the exciting new initiatives we are working on to drive our business forward..
If you are hungry for a career within category management and have experience working in a commercial team and are passionate about getting the best deal, have great communication skills and are able to use your analytical skills to understand your market and customer, read on!
We are looking for an Assistant Category Manager to join a trend led category in a role that will allow you to develop the skills you need to progress further within our business.
Key Responsibilities:
Take full ownership for a group of suppliers and sub categories including product listings and profitability
Develop & own a category communication process including the development of templates and a channel / customer matrix to support timely communications of product launches / promotions/ clearance and other activities with stores and the Wickes operations team
Work with the product supply analyst to minimise stock holdings whilst developing improved processes which improve on shelf availability.
Work with supply chain and suppliers to ensure product availability, management of stock turn and problem stock issues are identified and resolved
Ensure that all administration tasks are completed accurately and with a timely completion.
Manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, continually increasing standards of customer service through continual review and improvement to processes.
Work closely with the Wickes Customer Experience team, ensuring that customer need and proposition are represented within advertising & promotional activity
Working with the Marketing team to ensure that all deadlines for advertising / promotions / price guides are met.
If you’re looking for a fantastic opportunity where you can grow and progress then this role would be ideal as coaching and direction will be given to help you realise your aspirations.
What we’re looking for:
Maths and English GCSE Grades A-C.
Previous commercial / buying experience is desirable
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Good communication skills
A proven track record of learning quickly and responding to change.
The tenacity to be able to resolve problems and find great solutions
What can we offer you?
You’ll be supported with fantastic learning and development and have the opportunity to grow and develop your career with us
We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that includes
Competitive bonus
Save-as-you-earn scheme
Contributory pension scheme
Colleague discount
Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership, cycle to work scheme
Our widely recognised wellbeing strategy is something we’re proud of at Wickes. As part of this, we offer a range of health and wellbeing benefits and support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, financial education & loans, and access to parental, menopause and fertility support.
We have recently re-opened our Support Centre in Watford, where our Commercial team are based, along with our other support functions. We recognise the value of bringing our teams together to collaborate, support each other and build on our amazing culture. We are also encouraging our teams to work flexibly, with a blend of remote / office working.
About Us:
Wickes is a multi-channel retailer operating in the home improvement market. With 40 years in industry, Wickes now generates revenue in excess of £1.3Bn across 230 stores delivered by 8,000+ colleagues.
But it is the Wickes’ culture that is considered its best kept secret; it’s a collaborative, down to earth, fun and inclusive environment where people feel part of a winning team. All our colleagues come from different backgrounds, but what we all have in common is a determination to succeed and a passion for being the best we can be. If that sounds like you, we’ll make you feel right at home.
