- The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively with the Category Manger to drive and maximise the commercial opportunity within a large retailer (and any other FMCG retail opportunities as they may arise) – Products such as Home entertainment, computing, consumer electronics
Key Responsibilities:
- Focus on developing and managing a rolling monthly/quarterly Clubcard promotional plan to ensure KPIs are hit.
- Qualifying product nominations, product offers and promotional details for presentation monthly
- Regular stock and sales analysis in conjunction with team to ensure effective and robust stock management and stock availability.
- Working closely with Category Manager and Consumer Vendor Manager to continually evaluate potential new vendor partners and/or new product.
- Managing the process from end to end including product selection.
- Working closely with the Category team to develop the optimum product offering for the consumer in a timely manner to ensure sign off, stock management and execution of the offer to deliver the maximum sales results.
- Working closely with the Category team to ensure a robust exit strategy is in place post the promotional end dates.
- In conjunction with the Category team, meeting with all key vendors to ensure they are aware of the promotional opportunities and respective timelines
- Coordinating and managing the point of sale and the merchandising briefs to ensure all promotions are delivered in full.
- Maintain appropriate confidentiality of information made available by performance of this role
Suitable candidate should have following
- Min. 2-3 years of experience ideally in a category management environment;
- Candidate to possess strong commercial acumen.
- Highly proficient PC skills with a superior/advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with strong emphasis on PowerPoint and Excel as a must.
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is a distinct advantage.
- Relevant business degree an advantage.
- Experience in/knowledge of FMCG environment.
- Excellent relationship building & influencing skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the highest levels of integrity.
- Highly skilled networker.
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills;
- Ability to multi-task without losing focus
On Offer
- Salary – €55K
- Bonus – 30%
- Hols – 22 days
- Pension – 3% after probation 6 months
- Location – Hybrid 2 days in office
Based in Dublin 12 area