Category Assistant - Beauty

About the role:

Become part of the Boots ROI Beauty team - an exciting team at the heart of the Boots Ireland trading function. As customers are changing, so are we! We're focusing on really understanding our customers' needs through insights and trends, which support us to deliver the most comprehensive Beauty offering in the Irish market, under one roof.

The Category Assistant role is a fast faced, dynamic role, working cross functionally and with world renowned and upcoming Beauty brands. Reporting to the Beauty Category Manager for Ireland, you will work closely with the wider Beauty and Irish Trading team to deliver the business priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Category Manager and Asst. Category Manager with delivery of the Beauty Category annual budget.
• Support the Asst. Category Manager with set up of suppliers and product information on system.
• Support the Asst. Category Manager with delivery of monthly sales and promotional plan for the Beauty Category.
• Store support, by way of exceptional communication re Beauty plans and problem solving to deliver a fantastic customer journey in store.
• Attendance at supplier meetings.
• Sales performance reporting weekly.
• Building relationships with your Boots UK Beauty counterparts to support in cascade of UK led plans.
• Supporting on identifying opportunities locally in Ireland and landing NPD ahead of the Irish market.
• Occasional travel to the Boots UK headquarters.

What you'll need to have:

• Full training will be provided, however previous experience working as a category assistant within a trading function is desirable.
• Strong organisational skills, you will be managing a large number of Beauty brands, across a number of sub-categories.
• Experience using MS Excel is crucial with a good understanding of how to collate data.
• Exceptional communication skills, you will be working cross functionally and supporting stores where accuracy is key and with a 'right first time' mentality.
• Passionate about all things Beauty with a strong desire to build a career in buying.

It would be great if you also have:

• Previous experience working within a Beauty trading function.
• Savvy to social media trends and active Irish influencers.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to excel in this people-focused role.

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 our Resourcing Team will be in touch with you via phone or email to give you an update on your application status and discuss any next steps. If you have not been successful on this occasion, you will be notified by email.

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.

If your application is successful, our in-house recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview and to answer any initial questions you have. If you have not been successful on this occasion, you'll be notified by email.

We are always open to discussing possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you, including job share and reduced hours. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.