What you'll do
This is a hybrid based role, you can either be based in the Midlands or South West where you will be expected to work from the office 1-2 times per month at either Bridgwater or Northampton.
Relish the challenge of driving sales and putting customers and our stores at the heart of everything you do? Do you demonstrate winning behaviours? If this sounds like you then you should know we have a fantastic opportunity for someone keen to learn and grow as an Apprentice Category Assistant within our Commercial team at Toolstation
Reporting into a Category Manager, you will support the delivery of the category and customer proposition, fully supported by your line manager. Centred around our customer strategy, you will help to find and work with the best suppliers and build and maintain fantastic relationships with our stores, providing them with the service that they need to win.
Whilst doing a hands on role as a Apprentice Category Assistant, 1 day a week you will dedicate time to a Buying & Merchandising Apprenticeship.
The apprenticeship is a Level 4 - Commercial Foundation degree which lasts around 18 months. You will have the support of a dedicated mentor and your direct line manager.
Some of the areas you will cover within your apprenticeship are
- How to drive Category Performance
- Understand the world around Customer Market Competition
- Negotiating with suppliers
- The right product, in the right place and the right time, Supply & Stock management
- How to create and deliver a Category strategy & plan
What you'll bring
You may currently already work within a retail environment or in a business administration role and be looking for the opportunity to step into a new challenge and develop your skills.
We'll need you to demonstrate:
Negotation and influencing skills - you know how to persuade people and have a strong commercial mindset and an instinct for a deal
Great communication skills - you'll be working closely with our suppliers, stores and sales teams, so you'll need to understand how to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing, someone with an instinct to read the room and get people on side
Passion, ambition and a willingness to learn- your mission will be to ensure we are supporting our branches to brilliantly service our customers and to develop your skills set to learn everything you can about Commercial Category Planning and Management
PC Literacy and Excel skills - you will need to be familiar with computer work and have a decent level of excel skill as you will be creating spreadhseets and analysing data in this role
Life at Toolstation is a fast paced environment and can be pressurised at times; however, if having an active role in a challenging business and being part of a dynamic team is what drives and motivates you then we would love to hear from you.
What you'll get
You’ll find every opportunity to be yourself and to bring your personality and potential to work. Wherever you join us there will be opportunities to take your career wherever you want – up the ladder, across the business or into another role in the Travis Perkins Group. And because we want to do our best for you, you’ll be supported all the way with training and development – including access to our very own Toolstation Academy programmes.
Plus, you'll receive some of the best benefits in retail. So, as well as 22 days’ holidays + Bank Holidays, company pension scheme and life assurance, we offer a bonus scheme, cycle to work scheme, save and buy as you earn, 20% discounts across all Travis Perkins companies, financial education and support, recognition awards and discounts at over 1000 other retailers.
Toolstation. The story so far.
We’re one of Britain’s fastest growing multi-channel retailers of tools, accessories and building supplies and an integral part of Travis Perkins plc. The trade, home improvers and self-builders all trust us to deliver a lot more than tools. Our store expansion programme and the size and diversity of our Group, means we always have opportunities for ambitious people who want to grow with us.
To apply
Caught your interest? Want to know more? Take a look at www.toolstationjobs.com or simply hit apply
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