Category assistant

We have a very exciting role working as a Category Assistant /Product Support for an established Global electronics company on a Hybrid basis. You will need to be in commutable distance from their Hertfordshire based offices.

This Category Assistant/ Associate product role is offering a salary of between £30- £35k plus a discretionary 10% bonus along with 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays increasing with length of service.

With either a buying/product support/ Category assistant background from a Commercial Environment you will be a confident communicator with the ability to write clear presentations. Being involved with data analysis you will also have a keen eye for detail. An interest in technology would be helpful but not essential as full product training will be given. A commercial awareness along with resilience and excellent communication skills is more relevant.

Although the Assistant buyer/ Category assistant/ associate product manager is a hybrid role, predominantly working from home there will be a requirement, especially whilst training to attend the office 2-3 days a week.

There also will be a requirement to travel either across the UK or abroad to attend trade shows on odd occasions.

A full UK driving Licence and preferably own vehicle is therefore desirable but not essential if living within commutable distance of the offices,

The assistant buyer/Category assistant/associate product manager role will have duties to include:

• Transforming product value propositions into inspiring product pitches supported with technology trends and channel guidance from the Product Manger so that Sales can confidently secure placements for new products.
• Competitor reviews and research to benchmark the company products not just in price, but in creative execution and breadth of product portfolio.
• Conduct market analysis and assist in making educated forecasts of technology trends
• Manage the life cycle process
• Maintain Product Management master files such as catalogues and presentations, as well as update cross functional tools like (url removed), Workfront and Agile.
• Work on Excel, Powerpoint and be comfortable with doing presentations
• Support the NPI launch process by creating forecast documents, then reviewing input alongside the Product Manager and Demand Planner.
• Working with marketing and the product manager to build campaign briefs, proofread packaging and marketing materials to ensure key product/technology points are highlighted and information is correct.
• Thoroughly test development samples and distribute final article samples to the sales regions. Supporting product demonstrations for training if required.
• Support Sales with technical product information for customer set ups.
• Assist in the preparation of strategic business unit presentations, trade shows, customer meetings and business reviews.

If you are interested in this exciting category assistant /Product Support role and feel you have the relevant skills then please send your CV today, Feel free to contact the Travail Wellingborough office to discuss the role in more detail

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.