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Wickes are a digitally led, service enabled organisation with a project in every home.

Are you looking to kick start your career within Commercial?  Would you enjoy the pace and energy of a retail environment which is collaborative, fun and inclusive where people feel part of a winning team? Do you enjoy the benefits of working together in person as a team blended with the flexibility of remote working?

We are thrilled to announce we are recruiting for a Category Assistant to join our Commercial team. The main purpose of the role will be to see the product through its journey from its original source, anywhere in the world, right through to it being put onto the shelves in our stores.

Key Accountabilities:

• Support the Commercial team to drive sales, maximise profit and achieve stock and sales targets

• Assist in listing, managing and developing product ranges and promotional offers

• Maintain the online store copy, images and information for a seamless customer experience

• Monitor competitor activity

What are we looking for:

• Some experience in a similar field

• Passion for buying or retail and have a basic understanding of them

• Either Retail shop floor experience or degree in relation to business or retail

• Driven & entrepreneurial attitude & way of thinking

• Motivated

• Enthusiastic

• Strong excel skills

• Be able to work in a fast paced environment where no day is the same

• Manage working under pressure

What can we offer you:

You’ll be supported with fantastic learning and development and have the opportunity to grow and develop your career with us 

We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that includes 

• Competitive bonus

• Save-as-you-earn scheme

• Contributory pension scheme

• Colleague discount 

• Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership, cycle to work scheme

Our widely recognised wellbeing strategy is something we’re proud of at Wickes. As part of this, we offer a range of health and wellbeing benefits and support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, financial education & loans, and access to parental, menopause and fertility support. 

We have recently re-opened our Support Centre in Watford, where our Commercial team are based, along with our other support functions.  We recognise the value of bringing our teams together to collaborate, support each other and build on our amazing culture.  We are also encouraging our teams to work flexibly, with a blend of remote / office working. 

About Us: 

Wickes is a multi-channel retailer operating in the home improvement market.  With 40 years in industry, Wickes now generates revenue in excess of £1.3Bn across 230 stores delivered by 8,000+ colleagues.  

But it is the Wickes’ culture that is considered its best kept secret; it’s a collaborative, down to earth, fun and inclusive environment where people feel part of a winning team. All our colleagues come from different backgrounds, but what we all have in common is a determination to succeed and a passion for being the best we can be. If that sounds like you, we’ll make you feel right at home.

Please note: All offers of employment are subject to DBS / background checks.

"Please contact us if you require any adjustments within the application process, wickesrecruit@wickes.co.uk  If you require any reasonable adjustments at the interview stage you will have an opportunity to inform us when we invite you to interview.”