Assistant Category Manager

Assistant Category Manager (Home textiles, bedding, soft furnishings) Heald Green, Greater Manchester Hybrid Working Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits Box Recruitment Solutions is recruiting for a growing textiles and soft furnishings business that has built an outstanding reputation within the industry and is recognised as an award-winning company. Working with hundreds of licences, including some of the biggest names in the world across entertainment, gaming, sports and consumer brands, our client develops and supplies innovative home and lifestyle products to major retailers across the UK, Europe and beyond. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Category Manager looking to develop their career within Buying, Category Management and Product Development in a fast-paced, creative and commercial environment. The Role Reporting to the Head of Category, you will support the development and delivery of commercial product ranges across multiple categories and licensed brands. Working closely with internal teams, suppliers and factories, you will assist with product development, sourcing, costings, competitor analysis, supplier management and critical path coordination to ensure products are delivered on time and within budget. Key Responsibilities Support the development and delivery of commercial product ranges. Research market trends, competitor activity and new product opportunities. Maintain product information, specifications, costing documents ..... full job details .....