Assistant Category Manager (Maternity cover for 14 months)
Based north of Doncaster, paying up to £35,000 + 6% completion bonus, starting October 2025, 14-month full time contract.
Yorkshire Talent Partners are proud to be supporting a well-established manufacturing business just north of Doncaster, as they look to welcome an experienced Assistant Category Manager to their team on a maternity cover contract.
This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a varied role where you’ll work closely with the Head of Category Management, taking ownership of your own product portfolio while playing a key part in supporting the sales team.
You’ll get involved in everything from analysing market and competitor trends, to supporting new product launches, building business plans, and ensuring product data is accurate and up to date.
What’s in it for you?
* Competitive salary up to £35,000
* 6% bonus (£2100) paid upon completion of the contract
* 23 days holiday + bank holidays (including Christmas shutdown)
* Friendly Monday–Friday hours (8–4.30pm or 8.30–5pm with a 30-min lunch)
* Free onsite parking
* Be part of a business officially certified as a “Great Place to Work”
A snapshot of your role:
* Carry out competitor and market analysis, spotting opportunities and gaps.
* Track sales data to highlight trends and support growth plans.
* Play a key role in product launches, category plans, and new product introductions.
* Support sales with tenders and provide up-to-date product information.
* Ensure all data is accurate across websites, systems, and internal databases.
* Contribute ideas and insight in regular team meetings.
What we’re looking for:
* Previous experience as an Assistant Category Manager or Assistant Product Manager.
* Confident with MS Excel at an intermediate level.
* Strong organisational skills and able to manage deadlines.
* Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
* Committed to completing the full maternity cover contract.
* Able to work 100% office-based near Doncaster.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and a member of the Yorkshire Talent Partners team will be in touch.
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