Assistance Category Manager / D22 / Hybrid Model Our client is a technology product distributor seeking an Assistance Category Manager to join the consumer retail department. Salary: €55K - €65K plus 30% bonus. Hybrid option: 2 days in office 3 day working from home. The Candidate: Focus on developing and managing a rolling monthly/quarterly promotional plan to ensure both KPIs are hit. Qualifying product nominations, product offers and promotional details for presentation monthly to the HO team. Regular stock and sales analysis to ensure effective and robust stock management and stock availability. Working closely with Category Manager and Consumer Vendor Manager to continually evaluate potential new vendor partners and/or new product. Managing the process from end to end including product selection. Working closely with the Category team to develop the optimum product offering for the consumer. Working closely with the Category team to ensure a robust exit strategy is in place post the promotional end dates. In conjunction with the Category team, meeting with all key vendors to ensure they are aware of the promotional opportunities and respective timelines. Coordinating and managing the point of sale and the merchandising briefs to ensure all promotions are delivered in full. Maintain appropriate confidentiality of information made available by performance of this role. To play a pivotal role in design, funding and sign off process for all POS. To play pivotal role in design of annual Christmas Gift Guide working with key stakeholders such as vendors, designers etc. The Candidate: Min. 2-3 years of experience ideally in a category management environment. Candidate to possess strong commercial acumen. Highly proficient PC skills with a superior/advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with strong emphasis on PowerPoint and Excel as a must. Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is a distinct advantage. 3rd level business degree an advantage. Experience in/knowledge of FMCG environment. Strong organizational and time management skills. Excellent communication skills with the highest levels of integrity. Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills. Skills: Categorary Management Support experience Excellent IT skills especially Excel and PowerPoin FMCG environment experience 3rd level degree see spec Spend Analysis Benefits: 30% Bonus Pension Great Hybrid Model