Citrus Recruit are excited to be recruiting for a Junior Category Manager for a Solihull based company that are leaders in buying, events and trade shows. You will be supporting the team with driving sales and product strategy within the Home furnishing division.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the team in a time of growth. Working closely with the Category Managers and Directors, you'll be tasked with managing the supplier base and managing relationships between suppliers and customers. Regularly attending trade shows and staying abreast of industry trends, you'll ensure product offering remains competitive and on-trend.
This is a great opportunity to work as part of a close-knit team in a really varied role, if you have experience in a Junior Category role or managing supplier relationships, then this could be suitable for you.
The role is a hybrid role, where you will be working collaboratively with the team on site or visiting suppliers, with two days per week from home.
Responsibilities & day to day duties
As a Junior Buyer you will be responsible for:
1. Work closely with the Selector and take ownership of selected product areas.
2. Contribute to the overall Furniture & Home Divisional strategy by participating in product, brand and sales reviews with Director. Propose plans to drive sales and revenue.
3. Manage the supplier base, negotiating prices and liaising between supplier...