Category Management Administrator - Abingdon, United Kingdom - Smart Garden Products

Smart Garden Products
Smart Garden Products
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Abingdon, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Job Title:
Category Management Administrator


Location:
Abingdon


Salary:
Competitive


Job type:
Full Time - Permanent


The Company/Role:

Smart Garden Products Ltd is a medium sized and rapidly growing company located in Abingdon, Oxfordshire.

The company has very aggressive growth plans which involve a significant increase in product development, which gives rise to this position.

The product development team are a key team within the business as they provide the vital link between our suppliers, supply chain team and our sales and commercial teams.

The Category Management Administrator works as a pivotal member of this team to ensure all category aims are met with the help of the Category Managers.


Key tasks
required:


  • Assist Category Managers with the implementation of new product introductions into the Smart Garden Product range and category management of existing product ranges.
  • With the help of the marketing team, assist in preparation for trade shows.
  • Benchmark competitor product ranges against Smart Garden Products proposed product ranges for key customers in terms of price and product specification.
  • Create product and customer specific development sheets to brief requirements to suppliers
  • Upkeep and record of all product samples for potential range inclusion
  • Calculate landed costs
  • Work with the Product Data Team to ensure all product information is correct and all design and IP legislation has been acquired
  • Ensure product specifications are correct and help collate and upkeep product information and samples
  • Update range sheets for category managers to a high standard and ensure that all stake holders within the business are updated on any developments
  • Attend photoshoots and exhibitions as appropriate
**Key skills and attributes
required:

  • Enthusiastic selfstarter with a cando attitude
  • High attention to detail
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines
  • Analytical
  • Ability to manage a wide range of tasks at any given time
  • Ability to be able to work with a wide range of people
  • Good Microsoft office skills
  • Word, Excel, PowerPoint

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