Company: Eurocell PLC

Job Position: Assistant Product Category Manager – Maternity Cover

Job Description:

Eurocell PLC are a dynamic manufacturer, distributor and recycler of building products, and we serve the nation via our network of over 200 retail branches across the UK.  We know that our people are our greatest asset and we are delighted to be growing our team further as we have a requirement for an Assistant Product Category Manager to join our expanding team in Alfreton for a Maternity Cover.

You will be joining a high performing team, supporting the Category Management function within the building products industry. You will support the development and deployment of core category strategy across our UK branch network, drive sales & brand awareness and provide an industry leading customer experience. Working closely with our suppliers, you will ensure range management, pricing, profitability, product performance and product quality is refined to take us to the next level. Yet it is also the chance to build on your skills to progress.

DUTIES:

Engage suppliers to deliver category driving initiatives
Work with suppliers to create joint category placement for brand and private label growth, develop Eurocell OL outside of existing categories of Silicones, Adhesives & Cleaners
Proactively manage strategic category partnerships
Provide category insight
Management of category trading plans & promo campaigns
Drive category revenue via direct suppliers & affiliates
Be the category champion and drive the category agenda across the business
Develop effective visual merchandising within the branch network with key suppliers
Work collaboratively with external sales teams and customers to deliver growth, whilst aligning with the category strategy
Work with Planning team developing the S&OP process for traded goods
Develop internal Commercial function, and mentor team members

KEY SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:

Success within a market leading, high volume, multi-product business
Strong background in managing and co-ordinating the delivery of a portfolio of core product categories
Analytical skills and strong commercial acumen
First class effective communicator across all levels of the organisation
Experience of category strategy development, vendor management, procurement, inventory planning and budgeting
Successful delivery of change at pace

BENEFITS:

You will be rewarded with a very competitive basic salary 
A solid career pathway and structured progression
Pension Plan
Employee discount on Eurocell products
Eurxtras – discounts across many well-known online and high street retailers (Technology, Fashion, Supermarkets, Entertainment, Days Out, Home and Travel)
Shares – the option to join a share save scheme and share in the company success
Life assurance
Free parking
A blend of training, including e-learning and on the job training to help your career development
By joining Eurocell you will join a professional, corporate Plc which values integrity, is customer centric and operates as one team.

About Eurocell

A stock market listed Plc and winner of the National Recycling Award for Manufacturer of the Year 2018. Eurocell is the UK’s leading manufacturer, distributor & Recycler of uPVC windows, conservatories and ancillary products. With over 200 UK branches nationwide, we are successful, ambitious, expanding and looking for great team players to grow with us.

Vacancy: full time

Email address: [email protected]

Phone: 0333 032 3272

Vacancy time limit: N/A