Pricing & Promotions Assistant
Are you a detail-oriented, data-driven individual with a creative spark? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, where delivering results on time is key? If you are motivated, organised, and eager to contribute to the success of Boots, we have an exciting opportunity for you. We're looking for a dynamic individual who's ready to take on new challenges and make an impact across a variety of categories.
As a key member of our team, you'll support the development and execution of pricing and promotional strategies, helping to drive value for our customers and contribute across a broad range of categories, including Healthcare, Beauty, and Personal Care.
You'll work cross functionally to help to deliver great value for customers through well-planned pricing and promotional strategies. This role also offers you the chance to contribute ideas for new brands and products, making it a key and exciting position. In addition, you'll be at the heart of the action, gaining exposure to a wide variety of categories and collaborating with all category teams.
Key Responsibilities:
* Market & Competitor Analysis: Perform regular competitor analysis to identify opportunities and pricing trends, helping to keep Boots ahead of the market.
* Reporting & Analysis: Create and maintain detailed reports to monitor pricing and promotional activity, communicating key findings to relevant stakeholders.
* Operational Support: Manage the day-to-day operational aspects of pricing, including preparing pricing worksheets, processing price changes, and ensuring data accuracy.
* Cross-functional Collaboration: Build strong relationships with various departments, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration between teams both in-store and online.
* Timely Reporting: Deliver weekly pricing reports outlining key actions for each category and track monthly competitor activity for ongoing analysis.
* Category Performance: Review category performance, identify pricing priorities, and make data-driven recommendations.
* Promotional Effectiveness: Conduct promotional analysis to evaluate effectiveness and adjust strategies to align with current market trends.
What We Are Looking For:
* Strong Organisational Skills: You will be well-organised, capable of prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines in a busy, fast-paced environment.
* Attention to Detail: High level of attention to detail is essential to ensure accurate pricing and promotional data.
* Analytical & Data-Driven: Comfortable working with large data sets and creating reports that inform business decisions.
* Excel Skills: Proficiency in Excel is necessary for this role, as it will be used daily to manage data, create reports, and analyse pricing and promotional activities.
* Numeracy Skills: Strong numeracy skills are essential for analysing pricing and promotional data and ensuring accuracy in reports.
* Collaboration & Teamwork: You'll need to be a team player, building strong relationships across multiple functions including Finance, Buying, Marketing, and more.
* Multitasking & Flexibility: Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at once, while adapting to a constantly changing environment.
Qualifications & Requirements:
* Experience: While prior experience in a similar role is desirable, we are open to candidates who are eager to learn and have strong organisational and analytical skills.
* Driving License: A full driving license is required for occasional store visits.
OUR BENEFITS
* Generous Employee Discount
* Enhanced Leave Entitlements
* Company Pension
We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you; Click Here to view our full list of company benefits (all rewards and benefits are subject to change and eligibility).
WHY BOOTS
We're always looking for people who care; people who go the extra mile to change things for the better. You'll be joining a company that is evolving and always looking to improve. We foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, it's with you, we can change for the better.
WHAT'S NEXT?
A member of the Resourcing Team will be in touch with you regarding your application should you be progressing to interview.
If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to enable you to be at your best.
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