Category Assistant - Accessories

The Boots Company PLC; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boots Retirement Savings Plan (up to 3

Job summary

Boots in Nottingham is seeking a Category Assistant - General Merch - Accessories to drive in-store promotions. You will set up offers in the SAP system, work with marketing and pricing to ensure accurate setups, and confirm funding with suppliers while handling invoicing.

You’ll support a category manager with pricing insights and assist the stores help desk. Ideal candidates bring strong communication, proficiency in MS Office, and a developing knowledge of category strategy and range.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• In-depth understanding of SAP programmes.
• Strong communication skills, face-to-face, via Teams, or email.
• Developing knowledge of category strategy, performance, and range.
• Analytical ability to report data effectively.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of customer promotions in store by setting up campaign offers on the Boots SAP system.
• Collaborate with marketing and pricing teams to ensure accurate setups.
• Confirm promotional funding with suppliers and manage invoicing processes.
• Support the assistant category manager in reviewing competitor pricing activity.
• Assist the stores help desk and customer care team with category queries.

Skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Category strategy knowledge

Tools

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

SAP

Job description

Contract: 12 Months FTC/Secondment
Location:Nottingham
Recruitment Partner:Anastasia Walker

Are you ready to make a difference in a dynamic team that’s at the heart of our business? As a Category Assistant - General Merch - Accessories at Boots in Nottingham, you’ll play a pivotal role in creating compelling reasons for customers to shop with us. Join us and be part of a culture that values collaboration, innovation, and personal growth.

What you’ll be doing

In this exciting role, you will:

• Contribute to the delivery of customer promotions in store by setting up campaign offers on the Boots SAP system.


• Collaborate with marketing and pricing teams to ensure accurate setups.


• Confirm promotional funding with suppliers and manage invoicing processes.


• Support the assistant category manager in reviewing competitor pricing activity.


• Assist the stores help desk and customer care team with category queries.

What you’ll need to have (our must-haves)

• Proficiency in Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.


• In-depth understanding of various SAP programmes.


• Strong communication skills, whether face-to-face, via Teams, or email.


• A developing knowledge of category strategy, performance, and range.

It would be great if you also have

• The ability to analyse and report data effectively.

Where your brilliance can take you

At Boots, we believe in your potential. You’ll have the opportunity to learn something new every day and use your voice to shape progress. With supportive managers and a culture that champions inclusion, you’ll be empowered to take ownership of your development and drive your career forward.

Rewards designed for you

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan (up to 12% company contribution)


• Generous employee discounts for you and a family member


• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay


• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

There’s lots more in our benefits and discounts, MyBoosts – there to give you that little lift in your everyday. Find out more at http://boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply; eligible roles only.

A bit about us At Boots, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported, and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included, they thrive, so we're committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.