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Category Assistant

United Kingdom, Park Royal · Job Posted April 11, 2026
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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.

Job Responsibility

  • 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

Requirements

  • 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

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