Howdens, a leading FTSE100 company, are looking for a Category Assistant to join our fantastic Commercial Team and support the Sinks and Taps Category to source and deliver a market leading range of products, enabling growth and profitability while providing a value-added service to the Depots.
The team works in office together 4 days a week with 1 day spent at home. Based at our modern offices in Raunds commutable locations include Northampton, Kettering, Wellingborough, Huntingdon and Bedford.
What will I be doing as a Category Assistant?
- Work alongside Depots ensuring they are adding the most value. Creating and communicating product information that is appropriate and fit for purpose
- Understand the needs of the builder, customer and depot, becoming a category expert
- Supporting the management of product ranges in line with the business commercial planning cycle
- Ensure strong commercial relationships between Howdens, the category supply base and internal stakeholders
- Prepare and pull together information for key internal and external meetings.
- Project manage new product introduction (NPI) and sourcing activities
What we need from you?
- Previous experience within a Commercial role ideally in a Retail Buying, Product or Category team.
- Strong data management and analysis skills (MS Excel)
- Excellent ability to build relationships across the business and with suppliers
- Strong attention to detail
- Project management skills
It would be desirable if you also had:
- Experience within the home improvement sector
What we can offer you:
- Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days
- Staff Discount
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Exceptional Reward and Recognition events
About Howdens:
Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda.
As well as the opportunity to develop within a fast paced and commercial environment, you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the Best Big Companies to Work For.
How to apply:
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