Assistant Category Manager - Gift Cards

ASSISTANT CATEGORY MANAGER
BOOTS UK – GIFT CARDS

Closing Date: Monday 27th February 2023

The Assistant Category Manager will be responsible for the day to day management for Boots UK Gift cards.

You should be an excellent communicator and be able to identify new opportunities and efficiencies for the category. You should be driven to succeed and have excellent time management skills to keep up with this fast-paced category.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Responsible for the in-store, online, gift mall and multi-redemptions cards across boots, including all stock management and ordering processes to ensure stores have access to stock at all times.
• Build and maintain relationships with both external suppliers and internal teams.
• To be the expert within Boots on all gift card systems and processes which enables gift cards to work both instore and online.
• Day to day contact for any gift card queries from Stores, Retail ops, IT, loss prevention, finance and external partners.
• Work closely and manage relationships with large 3rd party partners to help deliver B2C, B2B and gift mall sales.
• Be responsible for leading and delivering categories Gift Guide pages.
• Lead supply/allocation process for stores.
• Requesting and managing PO’s to ensure suppliers get paid in a timely manner.
• Support Gift card Category Manager to deliver sales, strategy and innovation within the category.

We offer our Support Office team members a flexible, hybrid working approach based upon empowerment, accountability, care and trust which includes a balanced mix of remote and office-based working - this will be discussed with you as part of the application process.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO HAVE

• Expert in process, planning and delivery.
• Skilled professional able to work under pressure to deliver sales/profit targets to budget.
• High level communication at any level is essential for the role as internal and external relationships are key to the role.
• Time management, prioritisation and ability to react quickly to situations.
• Confident in presenting and leading meetings.
• Knowledge of the Gift Card industry preferred but not essential.
• Networking and relationship skills.
• Experience in Category or client relationship roles.
• Management of Financial process.

OUR BENEFITS

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Generous employee discount plus enhanced discounts for Boots brands, Boots Opticians and Boots Hearingcare
• Excellent onsite facilities including staff shop, opticians (including free eye tests for team members), gym, cafeteria, outdoor seating spaces and dry cleaning service

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.

To find out more about life and careers at Boots, click here.

WHAT’S NEXT?

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 enable you to be at your best.