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Assistant Category Manager

United Kingdom, Crick · Job Posted May 14, 2026
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Job Description

Come and join us as a customer focused and results driven Assistant Category Manager and be part of a hugely successful and friendly team with a focus on Solar and Electrical products.

Job Responsibility

  • Support the overall commercial strategy by growing and managing our product base and business performance
  • Own the customer proposition and drive innovation of new products
  • Build relationships with suppliers to maximise business opportunities
  • Working closely with our supply chain to ensure product availability and management of stock is adhered to properly
  • Make sure all administration tasks are completed in a timely manner

Requirements

  • A great positive attitude
  • Teamwork
  • Attention to detail
  • Accuracy
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • You'll ideally have knowledge or passion for solar and electrical products to make the category one of the most competitive in the market
  • Experience working within a Category, Buying, or Procurement role
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills
  • Ability to work under your own initiative, whilst utilising the support around you
  • Experience in working with spreadsheets either Excel or Google Sheets
  • Motivated and proactive in supporting the wider team

What we offer

  • Bonus
  • Discounts, savings and cash back at numerous retailers
  • Life assurance
  • Extended family policy including maternity, paternity, additional annual leave and more
  • Mental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programme, we look out for each other
  • Complete induction and a company that lets you grow and encourages development
  • Financial education and loans
  • Flexible working options
  • A business striving to create an environment of inclusion so everyone can be their true self
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