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Kickstart your career as a Marketing Category Assistant
Location: Long Eaton
Contract Basis: Permanent
Pay Rate: Up to £32,000 per annum + Benefits! 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Marketing Category Assistant to join a dynamic marketing and product management environment. The Marketing Category Assistant will support the category management team across a wide range of product and commercial activities, gaining hands-on exposure to product lifecycle management, market analysis, and go-to-market strategies.

Why Join?
This role offers a strong foundation for career development within category management and marketing. You will gain practical experience across multiple disciplines, working closely with experienced professionals while building analytical, commercial, and organisational skills. The position provides clear progression opportunities into more senior roles over time.

Key Responsibilities of the Marketing Category Assistant:

• Provide administrative and organisational support to the category management team
• Assist in gathering and maintaining market, competitor, and consumer data
• Support the preparation of reports, presentations, and analysis
• Maintain product databases, pricing files, and key documentation
• Coordinate product samples and support new product development tracking
• Assist in compiling sales and performance reports
• Support pricing and margin analysis under guidance
• Help coordinate product launches and marketing materials
• Ensure accurate product information across internal and external platforms
• Support promotional activities and track performance
• Liaise with suppliers, agencies, and internal teams as required
• Build product and category knowledge to support wider business functions

Hours & Pay:
Hours: Full Time (37 hours per week) – Monday-Thursday (onsite) 08.00-17.00, Friday (remote) 08.00-13.00
Pay: Up to £32,000 per annum

Ready to Join the Team?
If you are a proactive and detail-oriented Marketing Category Assistant or looking to develop your career in this field, this opportunity offers the perfect next step. The Marketing Category Assistant role is ideal for individuals eager to learn and grow within a commercial environment.

Apply now with your CV, and a member of our team will contact you to discuss the next steps. All applications are handled with the utmost confidentiality.

Key Skills:
Category Assistant, Marketing, Product Management, Data Analysis, Market Research, Product Lifecycle, Excel, Commercial Analysis, Reporting, Administration