Hybrid Assistant Category Manager - Data-Driven Growth

Currys plc; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Performance related bonus

Competitive pension scheme

Product discounts on the latest tech

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Currys Ireland seeks an Assistant Category Manager in Dublin at the Dublin Support Centre, Hybrid – 3rd Floor Office Suite at Omni Park Shopping Centre. The role supports day-to-day commercial activity across core categories with a focus on planning, pricing, and promotions.

You will visit our 16 stores nationwide, work with internal teams and UK counterparts, and gain exposure to commercial decision-making.

Qualifications

• Experience in buying/category management or supplier management in FMCG/retail/corporate environments.
• Strong commercial acumen with understanding of margin management.
• Highly organized with excellent analytical data skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with stakeholder management.
• Full, valid driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Category Manager in delivering sales and margin targets across the category
• Assisting in the creation, maintenance, and execution of promotional plans and channel activations
• Producing daily, weekly, and monthly reporting to support category performance, including sales, margin, stock, channel performance, and supplier presentations
• Monitoring competitor activity and market trends, turning insights into clear, actionable recommendations
• Using internal tools to implement pricing strategies and ensure ongoing market competitiveness
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, including Corporate, Store, Online, and UK teams, as well as external supplier partners

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

IT proficiency

Interpersonal/communication

Driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Currys Ireland seeks an Assistant Category Manager in Dublin at the Dublin Support Centre, Hybrid – 3rd Floor Office Suite at Omni Park Shopping Centre. The role supports day-to-day commercial activity across core categories with a focus on planning, pricing, and promotions.

You will visit our 16 stores nationwide, work with internal teams and UK counterparts, and gain exposure to commercial decision-making.