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Matalan

13d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Customer Relations
    Product
  • Liverpool

AI generated summary

  • You must be commercially aware, meet tight deadlines independently, communicate well at all levels, and have experience in development and coaching.
  • You will optimize product ranges, manage critical paths, prepare reports, build supplier relationships, conduct store visits, and assist in strategy planning and training new team members.

Requirements

  • Commercially aware
  • Ability to work independently to tight deadlines
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels
  • Experience of development and coaching is essential.

Responsibilities

  • We are looking for an Assistant Category Manager to support in optimising our customer offer, sales, availability and profitability. Driving timely and accurate actions to support and carry out the planning, selection, administration of the ranges.
  • To work closely with suppliers to deliver the best product, at the best price at the right time.
  • To liaise with e-comm and onboarding teams to achieve the overall department KPIs and objectives.
  • Day to day housekeeping including critical path management, dept organisation and up to date filing and ensure deadlines are adhered to.
  • Take ownership of own ranges and brands E2E, present ranges to CM for sign off.
  • 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.
  • Support CM and ACM 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.
  • Identify opportunities with the CM in regards to prices, range width, gaps or potential over ranging.
  • Build relationships with Tech Onboarding Team to understand the status of each suppliers set up and any blockers that may occur.
  • Taking an active role within strategy planning and meetings, displaying your understanding of lessons learnt and how to move forward. Being an expert in your field – regularly reviewing competitors and constantly bench marketing.
  • Load the new ranges from suppliers, for launch ensuring they are accurate.
  • Manage the product launch approval process.
  • Matalan store visits – regular visits to ensure up to speed with wider business initiative.
  • Where necessary train/support any new IP/work experience who may join the dept on a structured year out placement in conjunction with the CM.
  • Attend supplier visits and trade shows where necessary to identify any opportunity, view upcoming ranges and discuss recent trading.

FAQs

What is the role of an Assistant Category Manager at Matalan?

The Assistant Category Manager supports in optimizing customer offers, sales, availability, and profitability while driving timely actions related to planning, selection, and administration of product ranges.

What responsibilities will I have in this position?

Responsibilities include working closely with suppliers, liaising with e-commerce teams, managing critical paths, preparing trade meeting reports, identifying pricing opportunities, and conducting store visits.

What qualifications are needed for this role?

The role requires strong commercial awareness, the ability to work independently under tight deadlines, excellent interpersonal skills, and experience in development and coaching.

Are there opportunities for career development?

Yes, Matalan offers access to a wide range of career development opportunities as part of our benefits package.

What are the core benefits provided to employees?

Core benefits include a 20% staff discount, wellbeing support, life assurance, a pension scheme, and access to the Retail Rewards platform for additional discounts.

How do I apply for the Assistant Category Manager position?

Interested candidates should apply as soon as possible, as the position may close early if a high volume of suitable applications are received.

Will there be any training for new hires in this position?

Yes, the Assistant Category Manager will support and train any new interns or work experience candidates joining the department.

How often will I need to visit Matalan stores?

Regular store visits are expected to stay informed about wider business initiatives and customer experiences.

What kind of reports will I be preparing?

You will be preparing Best & Worst and competitor trackers for trade meetings using Business Intelligence and e-commerce reports, ensuring all information is accurate.

Is a hybrid work model supported for this position?

Yes, Matalan supports a hybrid work model, allowing for both remote and in-office work.

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.