Commercial Category Assistant

Wickes; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Company bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Discount platform including savings

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Wickes in Watford is seeking a Commercial Category Assistant to support our category teams from the Wickes Support Centre. This role offers the chance to learn the commercial/buying process and develop into a future Category Manager, with day-to-day administration, product listings and promotional activity.

You'll bring enthusiasm, good numeracy, attention to detail and strong communication, with flexibility to work in a hybrid model blending office and remote work.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a retail or commercial buying environment.
• Strong numeracy and administration skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word (or Google equivalents).

Responsibilities

• Provide admin support to the Commercial team to drive sales and meet targets.
• Assist in listing, developing product ranges and promotions.
• Maintain online store copy, images and information for a seamless customer experience.
• Monitor competitor activity.

Skills

Retail experience

Numeracy

Administration skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Word or Google equivalents

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Collaborative teamwork

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Google equivalents

Job description

Location: WATFORD LINK HOUSE SUPPORT CENTRE WICKES

Position Type: Permanent, Contract Type: Full Time

Hours of work: 37.5

Descriptions & Requirements

Are you looking for an opportunity to grow your career in a commercial/ buying role? Would you enjoy the pace and energy of a retail environment which is collaborative, down to earth, fun and inclusive where people feel part of a winning team?

Wickes are a leading multichannel retailer and we’re looking for a Commercial Category Assistant to join our established team. This is a genuine opportunity to develop into a career in a commercial role. You’ll be responsible for supporting our category teams on all aspects of our products’ journeys - from their original source anywhere in the world, right through to the shelves in our stores.

Activities within the role are varied, but this role offers direct experience within the Customer and Category Teams, providing the opportunity to learn all the skills required to develop into a Category manager of the future.

Don’t worry if you don't have specific commercial experience - if you have an interest in a career in commercial / buying, enjoy an environment where no day is the same, a ‘can-do’ attitude, attention to detail, strong communication skills alongside good numeracy - it is those core skills that we are looking for coupled with the drive and ambition to make a difference.

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide administration to the Commercial team to drive sales, maximise profit and achieve stock and sales targets
• Assist in listing, managing and developing product ranges and promotional offers
• Maintain the online store copy, images and information for a seamless customer experience
• Monitor competitor activity

About you

• Ideally you will have some retail ‘shop floor’ experience and/or some buying administration experience
• Ability to multitask and prioritise workload alongside good time management
• Strong numeracy and administration skills - Knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Word or Google equivalents essential
• Attention to detail with a right first-time attitude
• Great communication skills whether face to face, telephone or email
• Collaborative team working and relationship building
• Positive attitude, motivated and enthusiastic with an entrepreneurial attitude & way of thinking
• Works well under pressure and to tight deadlines

What can we offer you?

You’ll be supported with fantastic learning and development and have the opportunity to grow and develop your career with us.

We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that includes:

• Competitive Company bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership, cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme, financial education & loans, and access to parental, menopause and fertility support.

You’ll be based from our Support Centre in Watford, where our Commercial team are located, along with our other support functions. We recognise the value of bringing our teams together to collaborate, support each other and build on our amazing culture. We are also encouraging our teams to work flexibly, with a blend of remote / office working.

About Us:

Wickes is a multi-channel retailer operating in the home improvement market. With 40 years in industry, Wickes now generates revenue in excess of £1.3Bn across 230 stores delivered by 8,000+ colleagues.

But it is the Wickes’ culture that is considered its best kept secret; it’s a collaborative, down to earth, fun and inclusive environment where people feel part of a winning team. All our colleagues come from different backgrounds, but what we all have in common is a determination to succeed and a passion for being the best we can be. If that sounds like you, we’ll make you feel right at home.

We aim to create an inclusive workplace with colleagues’ wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.

We’re a Disability Confident Employer and committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from disabled people and are committed to providing an accessible recruitment process and workplace for everyone. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments, please let us know here .