Category Assistant - Immediate Start

Role Overview & Responsibilities

We have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and experienced administrator to join our Trading Team as a Category Assistant!

The Category Assistants are the pivotal part of the Bestway Trading Team guaranteeing the smooth running of the department by ensuring that all Category-specific administrative processes are carried out.

Your main responsibilities

• Maintaining internal systems to ensure Product and Pricing tasks are correct
• Liaising with suppliers to ensure timelines are delivered through activation of Media Plans to get confirmations for Invoices to be raised
• Managing Supplier Invoice processes, from confirmations to raising
• Dealing with Category-specific queries internally and externally from suppliers and retailers
• Supporting the Category Manager with seasonal event planning (including supplier meetings/range selection/pricing communications/retailer booklet production etc)
• Providing ad-hoc support for the Category Manager or Category Director

About You

• Highly self-motivated with good communication and people skills
• Strong organisational skills
• Keen to learn, develop new skills, and gain experience
• The ability to meet tight deadlines
• Decision-making ability and a sense of responsibility
• Numerate and analytical
• Excellent knowledge and experience in using PC applications including Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

What next?

If you are looking to launch, or grow, an exciting career in a company that values progression and development! Choose “Apply now” to fill out our short application and submit your CV!

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £22,000.00-£24,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person