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Assistant Category ManagerContract: PermClosing date: 5th July Recruitment Partner: David Hancock - Welcome to the Boots ROI Consumer and General merchandise team an exciting team at the heart of the Boots Ireland trading function. As customers are changing, so are we! We're focusing on really understanding our customers' needs through insights, which support us to deliver the most comprehensive Health and Beauty offering in the Irish market, under one roof.The Asst. Category Manager role is a fast faced, dynamic role working cross functionally and with world renowned brands. Reporting to the C&GM Category Manager for Ireland, you will work with the wider Boots and Irish Trading team to deliver the priorities. About the role Support the Category Manager in delivery of the annual budget. Support the Category Manager in the negotiation of "the best" terms/ JBP's with Irish supplier base. Manage salesplan for the Category and customer journey specific to promotions. Store support by way of exceptional communication and problem solving. Analyse sales performance and report accurately to support definition of ranges/ space in store BRI. Build relationships with your UK Trading counterparts to support in cascade of UK led plan. Seek out opportunities locally in Ireland and landing NPD ahead of the Irish market. Occasional travel per quarter to Ireland and trade shows within Europe. What you'll need to have Previous experience working as a category assistant or junior/ asst. buying manager within a trading function. Organisation - You will manage multiple big brands across Baby, Nutrition and Photo Experience using MS Excel You will work cross functionally and support stores where accuracy is key and with a "right first time" mentality. It would be great if you also have Previous experience working within a retailer. Experienced to social media trends and active Irish influencers. Experience presenting to multiple team members both internally and externally Outgoing - this is a people centric role. Passionate about all working for Boots. Focused on career development within the trading function. Our benefits Pension membership (PRSA) Partial paid maternity leave Discretionary annual bonus Generous employee discounts Flexible benefits scheme including holiday buying, health insurance, dental insurance, life assurance and much more.We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at ireland. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate. Why Boots At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, it's with you, we change for the better. What's next Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.
Assistant Buying ManagerClosing date: 11th July 2024Permanent & Fixed Term Opportunities availableRecruitment Partner - David Hancock - [email protected] the role Here at Boots, we're always on the lookout for great talent! We have exciting opportunities across a variety of Categories within our Support Office teams based in Nottingham.Our Assistant Buying Managers work at pace, building excellent relationships. You'll be able to demonstrate great team management skills and deliver the best opportunities for Boots. You'll implement the commercial strategy across your categories and deliver the best possible results against this ambition.Aspects of the role include: Financial management including budgeting and forecasting and end to end profit and loss Creating and implementing annual plans centred around traditional levers of pricing, promotion, and new product development Ownership of supplier relations Growing Sales profit and market share, ensuring a true omnichannel experience Responsibility for category strategy What you'll need to have Influencing and problem-solving skills and the ability to build a broad and diverse network Negotiation experience Financial acumen and awareness Commercially focussed approach Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills Ability to interpret data and generate insights to inform decisions Use initiative to create and seek out solutions. Work as part of a team and build cross functional relationships. It would be great if you also have Previous experience in a commercial trading or buying role Retail Experience Our benefits Boots Retirement Savings Plan Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay Discretionary annual bonus Generous employee discounts Flexible benefits scheme including discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes, holiday buying and much more. We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you; click here to view our full list of company benefits (all rewards and benefits are subject to change and eligibility). Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate. Why Boots We're always looking for people who care; people who go the extra mile to change things for the better. You'll be joining a company that is evolving and always looking to improve. We foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, it's with you, we can change for the better. To find out more about life and careers at Boots, click here What's next Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best