Smart Garden Products Ltd
Assistant Category Manager
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Company Description
Smart Garden Products is a leading supplier of garden products based in Oxfordshire. The company specializes in solar-powered products under the brand Smart Solar as well as several other categories such as Hanging Gardening, Plant Support, Wild Bird Care, Gloves & Footwear, Decorative, Pet and Christmas products. The Company is one of the leading UK suppliers to garden centres and major retailers in the UK and Europe.
Role Description
This is a full-time role for an Assistant Category Manager to assist the Category Managers with the implementation of new product introductions into the Smart Garden product ranges, typically over 1000 new items every year, as well as category management of existing products.
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The role is primarily office based, with an element of flex.
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Job Role and Qualifications
- Experience in Category Management or Product development
- Working with the UK and China teams
- Briefing and checking detailed product data
- Organising and checking samples
- Assisting at product launches, photo shoots showrooms and trade shows
- Product analysis; good excel skills
- Working with the Marketing team on packaging and merchandising solutions
- Ability to multi-task and work independently, as well as part of a team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Previous experience in the garden or retail industry is a plus
- Interest in product most helpful!
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