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.