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Trainee Assistant Category Manager

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Matalan

3mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Customer Relations
    Product
  • Liverpool

AI generated summary

  • You need strong relationship-building skills, attention to detail, effective time management, and agility to thrive in this role.
  • You will track competitor pricing, support category management, manage product launches, ensure accurate invoicing, assist with marketing briefs, and maintain supplier relationships while visiting stores.

Requirements

  • Relationship building with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Time Management.
  • Agility.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare Best & Worst and competitor trackers for trade meetings using BI and Ecomm Reports. Ensuring that all information is accurate before presented. Present in Trade meetings.
  • Conduct regular benchmarking of competitor ranges completing regular reviews, highlighting any price issues, missed opportunities or new products where appropriate.
  • Support Category Manager and Assistant Category Manager to manage the critical path ensuring the dept is in line with the deadline dates set.
  • Highlighting up stream any potential issues that need immediate action.
  • Understanding the end to end marketing process and support the wider team with promotional/campaign briefs including Bynder training & asset management.
  • Build relationships with Tech Onboarding Team to understand the status of each supplier's set up and any blockers that may occur.
  • Work with suppliers to ensure range plans are up to date and systems are accurate for invoicing and customer facing price points.
  • Manage the end to end product launch approval process.
  • Regularly visit stores to ensure up to speed with wider business initiatives.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of a Trainee Assistant Category Manager at Matalan?

The main responsibility is to support the Assistant Category Manager in optimizing the customer offer, sales, availability, and profitability of the Branded department.

How can I apply for the Trainee Assistant Category Manager position?

You can apply for the position through our careers page, but please apply as soon as possible as the post may close early if a high volume of suitable applications is received.

What kind of training will I receive in this role?

You will receive training related to bynder training and asset management, as well as support in understanding the end-to-end marketing process.

Is there a focus on cultural diversity and inclusion at Matalan?

Yes, Matalan champions equality for all and encourages an inclusive culture where colleagues can bring their true selves to work.

What qualifications or skills are required for this position?

Key skills include relationship building with stakeholders, attention to detail, time management, and agility.

Are there opportunities for career development in this role?

Yes, Matalan offers access to a wide range of career development opportunities.

What benefits does Matalan provide for this role?

Matalan provides competitive salaries, a 20% staff discount, Thrive Recognition Scheme, wellbeing support, life assurance, a pension scheme, and additional benefits depending on your role and area of business.

Will I have to visit stores as part of my job?

Yes, you are expected to regularly visit stores to stay updated on wider business initiatives.

Does Matalan provide support during the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities?

Yes, Matalan encourages candidates to let them know if they require any adjustments during the recruitment process to perform at their best.

What tools or reports will I be working with in this position?

You will work with BI and Ecomm Reports for preparing Best & Worst and competitor trackers for trade meetings.

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Matalan

Find Your Fit. Shape The Future.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1985
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

From humble beginnings to disruptive innovations in the retail industry, when we say there’s no other retailer like Matalan, we really mean it! There’s an honesty and energy here that allows our people to shine, which our colleagues, customers and suppliers love. With over 200 stores in the UK, a growing online presence and over 15,000 employees, we’re a thriving, omnichannel value retailer that’s going places and delivering year on year growth. If you want to work for a company that’s passionate about its people, helps you to grow and be the best you can be, then you’ve come to the right place. We work together to support our customers, suppliers and each other, and we’re excited by the possibility of our people helping us to shape the future of retail. We make sure every voice is heard, nurture the ambitions of our people and invest in their future. Our amazing and diverse people make us who we are and our values are the driving force behind everything we do: Think Customer, Think Family, Be Real, Be the Best. Talent is quickly spotted and nurtured, and there are lots of opportunities to tailor make your own career and learn with us. Right now, Matalan is stepping in to a new age and embracing the changing face of retail. We have some exciting opportunities across the business in Retail and Logistics, as well as Ecommerce, Marketing, Technology and Product at our Head Office in Liverpool and our new Creative Hub in London.