Category Manager AV. com

AV. com has been in operation since 2003 and was welcomed into the Gear4Music family at the start of 2022. With its roots in Bacup, Lancashire, a dedicated website (AV. com) and 26,000 square ft of warehouse space to stock a wide range of brands, AV. com specialises in domestic high-fidelity audio and home cinema equipment. We even offer our very own made-to-order cable service.

With team members based in both Bacup and York, AV. com is able to provide on-site demonstrations and expert sales advice just a stones-throw away from Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool.

Although a competitive market, our aim is to become a household name for online audio/visual retail across Europe.

As Category Manager for home cinema and Hi-Fi equipment, the successful candidate will work with the Head of Purchasing to play a crucial role within our team at AV. com, dealing with manufacturers and suppliers in person and via telephone & email from around the globe. As the successful candidate you will be using our bespoke internal systems to process purchase orders, managing stock inventory, pricing and margins for our international ecommerce business.

Ultimately this role will be dedicated to the continual commercial development, improvement, and extension of the product categories. This position would suit a professional with experience of working within a similar role in purchasing or with a background in the audio-visual industry!

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate regularly with manufacturers and suppliers, fostering strong partnerships and building new relationships.
• Driving sales and profit growth in line with company objectives
• Identify market trends and identify potential product gaps and opportunities.
• Efficiently manage purchase orders and invoice queries.
• Ensuring stock is available and competitively priced.
• Providing product and brand knowledge to the customer services department.
• Market and competitor analysis.
• Inventory housekeeping.
• Working alongside the distribution centres on delivery arrivals and queries.
• Coordinating with internal departments to deliver positive results.

Your Skills and Experience: What We’re Looking For

• Experience working in a results driven purchasing or equivalent commercial role.
• IT proficient with an advanced knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office programs.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Keen attention to detail and strong organisational abilities.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated attitude with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong time management skills, ensuring that deadlines are met.
• A positive and adaptable approach to change and challenges.
• A personal interest and knowledge in Home Cinema and Hi-Fi equipment is desirable but not essential.

What we’ll give you

Alongside the benefit of working with a fantastic bunch of talented people, we are committed to providing a well-rounded benefits package that includes development opportunities and support for your wellbeing:
Generous discount scheme across our full range of music and home entertainment products.
Employee Assistance Programme, offering 24/7 caring & compassionate support across a wide range of areas.

Access to 30 qualified Mental Health First Aiders across the business, demonstrating our commitment to prioritising mental health & wellbeing support as a 'Mindful Employer’.
Free car parking and electric charging points.
Our modern office space features an onsite café and bar where we hold regular social events.
A relaxed dress code and a great coffee machine to make your day more enjoyable.

Plus the following: employee referral scheme, employer pension scheme, corporate eyecare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, company sick pay scheme, enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay, annual flu vaccinations, access to the 26-day per annum WFH policy where job roles permit.

We have an open, collaborative, and friendly culture, and offer a supportive learning environment for people to grow and develop a career with us.

Location: York - Holgate HQ
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Salary: Competitive

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