Junior Category Manager - Small Domestic Appliances (Sda) & Floorcare

We are The Very Group and we're here to help families get more out of life. We know that our customers work hard for their families and have a lot to balance in their busy lives. That's why we combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options on Very.co.uk to help them say yes to the things they love. We're just as passionate about helping our people get more out of life too; building careers with real growth, a sense of purpose, belonging and wellbeing.

We are looking for a dynamic Junior Category Manager to join our Small Domestic Appliances (SDA) & Floorcare area within the Electrical & Toys, Gifts & Beauty category. You'll provide commercial accountability for the SDA trading category and associated product ranges. We have big plans for the category, with ambitious targets and plans to accelerate our big, branded names including Shark, Ninja, Dyson and Vax.

As a Junior Category Manager here at The Very Group, you'll enjoy significant breadth of responsibility for the KPI's, ongoing range development, stock position, development of trading plans and assisting in leading your team, whilst being able to demonstrate the profitable deployment of marketing activity to the category or range with the support of robust DI. Our roles within the category have dual responsibility for both buying and merchandising so a fantastic opportunity to develop your skillset. You will manage a Category Assistant within the team and be responsible for their growth and development.

• Have end to end financial accountability of the departmental category or range, with daily responsibility for Sales, Margin, Stock, Cash, Returns and Supplier Contributions/Terms
• Develop and source a fit for purpose compelling range which meets the demands of our customer, is aligned to observable market trends and is built upon historic internal insight whilst being ultimately aligned to the divisional framework
• Be responsible for the development and management of the category promotional & price proposition which drives the most profitable outcome, whilst also delivering headline sales growth expectations
• Demonstrate a continual curiosity to interpret data/insight, with the aim of driving P&L efficiencies/reduction in the cost base versus category return i.e., assortment optimisation, operational efficiency, minimising product returns
• Be fully accountable for supplier relationships including the on boarding of new partners that fill a specific need/gap for the category or range whilst also running the ongoing supplier base with the aim of improving commercial terms and ensuring commitments and high standards remain

• Product lifecycle experience in a multiple retail/Multi-Channel business with a significant online presence.

• Experience as Junior Buyer or Junior Merchandiser as a minimum, experience with third party brands preferable
• Demonstrable leadership experience and management of a team
• Experience leading negotiations
• The ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Commercial Acumen

• Flexible, hybrid working model
• Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews
• £1,000  flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs
• 30 days holiday + bank holidays
• Udemy learning access
• Bonus potential (performance and business-related)
• Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk
• Matched pension up to 6%
• More benefits can be found on our career site

Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you will be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS, Right to Work checks and if a specific requirement of your role a DBS (criminal records) check. Should your application progress we require you to let the team know if there is anything you need to disclose in relation to any of these checks prior to them being undertaken, including any unspent criminal convictions.

Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you're successful so keep an eye on your emails! We'll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like we're a good match, we'll share your CV with the hiring manager to review. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely.

You can expect a two-stage interview process for this position:

1st stage - An informal 30-minute video call with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience. This is a great opportunity to find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have.

2nd Stage - A one-hour formal interview where you can expect both competency and technical questions. This can be held either in-person or remotely.

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