Category Manager

Hampshire  ‐ Onsite
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Category Manager - Maternity Cover (3-6 months) - Basingstoke

Advantage xPO are seeking a skilled Category Manager to manage key categories within the Preowned range across two brands through use of effective price management and promotional activity for this large retail organisation.

Key Accountabilities

  • To effectively collaborate with the MINT buyer to maximise performance of the category as a whole (ie both MINT and preowned)
  • Manage a range of both hardware and software across specific formats, implementing trade-in and sell-on prices by SKU.
  • Manage stock levels and identification of overstocks.
  • Support and propose promotions to increase stock levels and sales of Preowned software and hardware
  • Actively maintain a good up to date knowledge of the gaming industry to assist when making pricing and promotional decisions.
  • Effectively work to promote the Preowned department in conjunction with other areas of the business to increase overall profitability.
  • Manage the Preowned performance against budget - Sales, Margin and Inventory.
  • Be 100% aware of the competitor activity within the market place, to be in the position to react to ensure a competitive edge at all times, and also be aware of range developments and changes that happen as a result of new release activity.
  • Feedback on a daily basis all relevant information to the Preowned Manager.
  • Develop strong relationships with other departments within the business ie Mint Buyers, Merchandising, Web and IT.
  • Analyse weekly new release products to set competitive prices.
  • Manage the in-store presentation and merchandising of all Preowned ranges in conjunction with the Marketing team.

You will be responsible for continually developing the area accountable for, through the creation of structured processes and procedures that will assist in driving the area forward. You will drive product profitability and sales to achieve set budget targets. You will also work with MINT buyers to ensure driving right stock into stores and agree pricing decisions at format level.

Person Specification
This role would suit a confident, motivated and analytical individual with excellent communication, interpersonal skills and a structured approach to work. The suitable candidate will be required to become fully knowledgeable with current market and product trends, working closely with the buyers to fully maximize the potential of the Preowned business.

If you are interested in applying for this role please respond with CV or call Danny.

Advantage Technical Resourcing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, a registered Two Ticks: Positive About Disabled People company and support the Age Positive scheme.

Start date
ASAP
Duration
3-6 months
From
Generic Network
Published at
28.09.2011
Project ID:
245080
Contract type
Freelance
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