Junior Gaming Category Manager: Drive Change & Growth

The-Very-Group; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, hybrid working model

£1000 flexible benefits allowance

30days holiday + bank holidays

LinkedIn Learning access

Bonus potential

Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk

Matched pension up to 6%

Job summary

The Very Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated Junior Category Manager to help shape our Gaming assortment. You will work closely with brands, analyse data and turn insights into actions that drive growth and customer satisfaction.

This role offers a flexible hybrid working model, exposure to leading gaming brands, and opportunities to influence strategy. If you're ambitious, collaborative and excited by where the industry is headed, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Experience in category management, buying or merchandising within a retail environment.
• Commercially minded and highly analytical, able to turn insight into action.
• Thrives in fast-paced environments and embraces change.
• Confident to challenge thinking and influence stakeholders.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences and driving business growth.
• Demonstrates leadership and ability to bring people on the journey.
• Genuine interest in Gaming, technology or digital entertainment.
• Willing to actively create change and shape the future of Gaming at The Very Group.

Responsibilities

• Challenge the status quo and drive meaningful change.
• Identify opportunities to grow the Gaming category and engage key brands.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to shape trading and customer experiences.
• Develop actionable insights from data and turn them into actions.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives with energy and influence.

Skills

Category management

Buying

Merchandising

Retail experience

Job description

The Very Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated Junior Category Manager to help shape our Gaming assortment. You will work closely with brands, analyse data and turn insights into actions that drive growth and customer satisfaction.

This role offers a flexible hybrid working model, exposure to leading gaming brands, and opportunities to influence strategy. If you're ambitious, collaborative and excited by where the industry is headed, we want to hear from you.