Responsible for preparing and analysing commercial data and market trends to support profitable sales growth of our customer and ourselves. Support the Category Manager to deliver a pipeline of new product for customer selection. Maintain required administration accurately and completely.

Client Details

A great opportunity for an to join a market leading textile business in the Greater Manchester office. They design and produce textiles for the Bedroom, living room etc. They have a great reputation in the industry with a number of long service employees. They take Sustainability very seriously and are members of Better Cotton for example.

Description

Spot and development new products sales opportunities.
Create development diaries and track and push internally and externally with the factories any developments
Samples management required for customer meetings.
Setting up critical paths with factories for selected products ensuring we can meet the required shipment dates to meet launch.
Creating and sending out internally packaging forms and photography form
Responsible for weekly Intake sheets being updated and sent to our Customer giving overview of approvals and what is outstanding.
Escalating and tracking any products at risk and agreeing an action plan.
Work with the Technical team to highlight any potential issues. Track these through development to resolve.
Communicate across various departments to ensure we are hitting key dates on critical path.Profile

A successful Category Assistant - Home Textiles should have:

A background or interest in the retail/ wholesale sector
Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
An analytical mindset to interpret data and market trends.
A proactive approach to problem-solving and task management.Job Offer

Competitive salary
Hybrid working options for a better work-life balance.
Free parking facilities at the Oldham office.
Employee discounts on high-quality home textile products.
A permanent role within a supportive and professional team.If you are passionate about home textiles and seeking a rewarding role in Oldham, we encourage you to apply today!

Category Assistant - Home Textiles

Category Assistant - Home Textiles