In this commercial role you will be responsible for supporting the Head of Category in developing and growing categories. You will use your excellent verbal and written communication skills to liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders. You will assist the Head of Category in preparing and maintaining commercial plans, creating and carrying out presentations, updating and preparing reports, maintaining product data and pricing files in addition to general administration tasks. Work effectively with the Sales, Marketing and Technical teams in support of customer product information requests, new product set up, as well as Regulatory and Packaging Data requests.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
* Support the UK Sales team in collation and administration of customer listing information, to support customer range reviews.
* Support the UK Sales team in administration and support of customer Product Information Management systems.
* Working with the Technical and Product teams to pull together information on Regulatory Compliance requests, Packaging Data requests.
* Support the Marketing team in administration of customer's digital and on-line requirements
* Develop and maintain effective customer and supplier relationships
* Effectively set up new products and suppliers
* Collate and report EPOS data on major retail customers
* Manage UK ASIN content (Amazon)
* Update and maintain product data, including attributes, status, website content, images and pricing
* Prepare and maintain Category reports
* Assist the Head of Category in producing and maintaining range plans, carrying out market research and competitor price indexing
* Provide general administration support to aid the efficient running of the sales team
* Work closely with other departments, including Marketing, Operations, Finance and Customer Services
* Effectively review all promotional activity; implementing learnings to improve promotional and margin performance
* Work to tight deadlines under pressure
Profile
* Prior experience working in a similar environment or a graduate looking to progress into
* Category Management.
* Competent user of Microsoft Office e.g. Excel (intermediate level), PowerPoint, Word
* Competent numerical and analytical skills
* Excellent written and verbal communications skills
* Confident in liaising at all levels of the business
* Capable of managing and prioritising own workload
* Organised with good attention to detail
* Ability to demonstrate a broad understanding of the business and the impact of your role
* Demonstrate high levels of knowledge about our customers and competitors
* Team player, flexible and enthusiastic
We offer
We offer a competitive remuneration package within an international, dynamic environment.
Company
Soudal is Europe's largest independent producer of mastics, adhesives and PU foams for both the professional and private user. With more than 4600 employees, a turnover of 1.47 billion euros and 32production sites on 5 continents, this 100% Belgian family business, founded by Vic Swerts, has grown into a global player and expert in chemical building specialties. Driven investments in R&D, a longstanding vision of innovation as well as adaptations to local market needs laid the foundation for outstanding performance.
Contact
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