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Category Manager Apprentice

United Kingdom, London Employment contract · Job Posted February 08, 2026
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Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organisation on the planet to achieve more. As employees they come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realise their shared goals. Each day they build on their values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. Technology enhances your life - your job should too. At Microsoft Retail Stores, that is what we believe. We are the face of Microsoft’s cutting-edge devices and services, designed to provide customers, consumer and commercial, with a world-class experience in this mobile-first, cloud-first world. We serve as centers of innovation, connecting customers with technology that simplifies their lives, improves their productivity and inspires their creative potential. The Microsoft Store (www.microsoftstore.com) has become one of the largest worldwide retailers of Microsoft products and is poised for significant growth in the next five years. The Microsoft Consumer Sales Organisation team is looking for early career talent to contribute to an experienced Category team with a perspective and ideas that are uniquely yours. To fuel our continued growth, we are seeking a Category Manager Apprentice for our EMEA & UK/Ireland markets.

Job Responsibility

  • Support in the execution of category plans, including pricing and promotional activities
  • Liaise with key internal stakeholders on Promotional roadmap, ensuring submissions are made within agreed deadlines
  • Support with insights and learnings on promotional activities and execution
  • Support launch readiness by ensuring all tools, systems, and documentation are accurately updated and maintained
  • Maintain and monitor workback schedules, calling out key category milestones and ensuring all product update deadlines are met
  • Liaise with Supply and Planning teams to action product lifecycle updates and ensuring n-1 (End of life) products are removed from Store sites at point of expiration
  • Assortment management
  • ensuring tools are maintained with accurate product descriptions, pricing and market attributes
  • Create and maintain range matrix documentation at country level to share with GTM (go to Market), planning and Digital Store leads
  • Align with Global and Regional teams on launch activities and promotions, being a key point of contact for Regional Category updates
  • Support the Senior Category Manager in business reporting at a Regional and sub-regional level

Requirements

  • Not have a degree
  • Obtained suitable level 3 qualifications by 31st August 2025 (3 A-levels with grades A*-C, BTEC Nationals, T Levels, or equivalent)
  • Obtained 5 GCSEs, including Maths and English, with grades A*-C or 9-4 on the new grading system
  • Legally authorised (have citizenship or a valid visa/work permit) to work in the UK
  • Analytical Problem Solving
  • Cross-Boundary Collaboration
  • Building Customer and Partner Relationships
  • Global Process Management
  • Developing analytical skills and a willingness to learn how to work with data
  • Develops the ability to use AI tools to support work tasks
  • Approaches tasks with strong attention to detail
  • Demonstrates enthusiasm, determination, and a strong work ethic
  • Enjoys exploring data and learning how to turn insights into clear, simple stories
  • Has a genuine interest in products and how they succeed in the market
  • Builds positive relationships and works well with others
  • Communicates clearly and enjoys collaborating as part of a team
  • Adapts well to a fast-paced, changing environment
  • Comfortable using Excel and eager to grow technical skills

What we offer

  • Support and Guidance from an apprentice buddy, your manager, and fellow team members
  • Learning and Development
  • time away from your job training
  • Community and Inclusion
  • part of a vibrant and inclusive apprentice community
  • opportunities to give back through Microsoft's community programmes and Employee Resource Groups
  • Career Growth
  • access to industry-leading innovation and resources

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