Category Admin Assistant - Toys at The Very Group

Liverpool, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Organisational Skills, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Data Analysis, Market Analysis, Product Setup, Promotional Strategies, Customer Focus, Resilience, Adaptability, Team Collaboration, Brand Strategy, Efficiency, Stock Management, Reporting, Supplier Coordination

Industry

Retail

Description

Internal use only - Grade j About us. We are The Very Group and we’re here to help families get more out of life. We know that our customers work hard for their families and have a lot to balance in their busy lives. That’s why we combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options on Very.co.uk to help them say yes to the things they love. We’re just as passionate about helping our people get more out of life too; building careers with real growth, a sense of purpose, belonging and wellbeing. About the team. We're seeking a Category Assistant to join our Toys team. This is a really exciting time for our Toys category as we are focusing on a new strategy and your role will be pivotal in curating a credible assortment that our customers love with relevant brand onboarding and dedicated toys marketing plans. You would work with large well known brands such as Mattel and Lego. Collaborating with them to drive brand strategies and forge impactful partnerships. If you are passionate about Toys, proactive and open to challenging ways of working to drive efficiencies, this is your opportunity to join us as we step change these categories for our customers and plan for future growth. About the role. Implement and process all supported promotional communications and on-site execution. Utilise pricing tools to assist the category in market analysis and contribute to pricing recommendations under supervision. Co-ordinate the end-to-end product setup process from initiation to launch, ensuring all administrative tasks are completed efficiently. Ensure all range and availability data is accurately input whilst working with supply chain and suppliers to ensure stock levels and on-sale administrative tasks are carried out accordingly. Generate routine reports for the category team and external partners, providing administrative support and data analysis as needed. Development and Progression opportunity – aid in sourcing process for new suppliers or brands, selection and range development, while learning about forecasting, trading, and promotional strategies About you. Solutions and delivery focused, a decision maker who can work under pressure, obsess over the customer, and make the right choices to benefit their experience. Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment. Champions what is right for the business, team and customer. Strong organisational and communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Adapts to change and demonstrates resilience. Some of our benefits. Flexible, hybrid working model Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews £250 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs 27 days holiday + bank holidays Udemy learning access Bonus potential (performance and business-related) Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk Matched pension up to 6% More benefits can be found on our career site How to apply Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you will be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS, Right to Work checks and if a specific requirement of your role a DBS (criminal records) check. Should your application progress we require you to let the team know if there is anything you need to disclose in relation to any of these checks prior to them being undertaken, including any unspent criminal convictions. What happens next? Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you’re successful so keep an eye on your emails! We’ll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like we’re a good match, we’ll share your CV with the hiring manager to review. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely. You can expect a one-stage interview process for this position: 1st stage - A one-hour formal interview where you can expect both competency and technical questions. This can be held either in-person or remotely. As an inclusive employer please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments. If you'd like to know more about our interviews, you can find out here. Equal opportunities We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Responsibilities

The role involves implementing promotional communications and coordinating the product setup process from initiation to launch. Additionally, the assistant will generate routine reports and provide administrative support to the category team.