Assistant Category Manager - Solar PV

ZipRecruiter; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Assistant Category Manager in the Renewables team, focusing on Solar PV. This hybrid role involves developing market strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving commercial targets. Ideal candidates will have experience in category management and strong negotiation skills, contributing to a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Bonuses

Discounts

Life assurance

Family policies

Mental health support

Development opportunities

Flexible working

Commitment to inclusivity

Qualifications

• Experience in Category, Buying, or Procurement roles.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets (Excel or Google Sheets).

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver a market-leading category strategy for Solar PV.
• Maintain regular contact with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Marketing to create promotional plans.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Proactivity

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Excel

Job description

#BelongWithUs Come and join us as a customer-focused and results-driven Assistant Category Manager and be part of a hugely successful Renewables team.

The Role:

As an Assistant Category Manager, you will have the drive and ambition to work within a dynamic, commercial function. The role of the Assistant Category Manager for Solar PV is to develop and deliver a market-leading product range to enable us to compete and maximize our share of the Solar PV market. You will be responsible for delivering commercial targets such as margin, revenue, terms improvements, and customer acquisition through strong supplier relationships, innovative proposition development, and execution via branches and sales teams.

We have a long-standing commitment to investing in our colleagues' careers, supporting their progression into senior roles. To succeed, you should be strong in negotiating and influencing stakeholders and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Define and deliver a market-leading category strategy for Solar PV, including proposition, pricing, promotional plans, and range management.
2. Review weekly trading performance, identify opportunities or issues, and take appropriate actions.
3. Maintain regular contact with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support category and commercial team objectives.
4. Ensure optimal routes to market for each channel, working with supply chain teams to meet stock health objectives.
5. Build a strong presence in stores and Solar Hubs, managing stock levels with operational teams.
6. Develop close relationships with the Solar Sales Team to understand customer needs and support growth.
7. Collaborate with the Pricing team to manage selling prices aligned with strategy and market conditions.
8. Work with Marketing to create promotional plans that enhance sales and maintain margins.
9. Negotiate commercial terms with suppliers and ensure accurate reporting in Dealtrack.
10. Project manage key initiatives requiring a Commercial lead for propositions.

This is a hybrid role offering flexibility to work from home 2 days a week. You should be within commuting distance of our refurbished offices in Crick, Northamptonshire.

Who You Are:

You will embody our Customer First ethos, with an innovative, agile approach to problem-solving. You enjoy collaborating within a team and act with integrity and honesty.

Skills and Competencies:

• Experience in Category, Buying, or Procurement roles
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and proactively
• Proficiency with spreadsheets (Excel or Google Sheets)
• Motivated team player
• Experience within Solar Electric Ranges is preferable

Relevant backgrounds include roles in Buying, Procurement, Category Management, Commercial sectors, Building, Construction, Retail, FMCG, Manufacturing, or Mechanical industries.

About Us:

City Plumbing offers a wide range of products from boilers to bathroom suites. We pride ourselves on quality and supporting our colleagues’ growth. Our benefits include bonuses, discounts, life assurance, family policies, mental health support, development opportunities, flexible working, and a commitment to inclusivity.

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work. We undertake criminal record disclosures for candidates working in certain roles, post-offer.