Category Assistant – Smart Home, Office and Photography at The Very Group

Company: The Very Group
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Location: Liverpool
Job Description:

Category Assistant – Smart Home, Office and Photography

The Very Group, Liverpool, ENG, GB.

About the Role

Manage day‑to‑day operations across the Smart Home, Office, and Photography categories, ensuring high standards in data accuracy and smooth functioning of the workspace.

Responsibilities

  • Use pricing tools daily to keep the category competitive with the market and make pricing decisions.
  • Innovate product ranges, drive performance, and fuel category growth.
  • Own and manage brand portfolios with a strong focus on execution and performance.
  • Take full accountability for product set‑up, pricing, promotions, and ongoing performance tracking.
  • Spot trends, track emerging brands, and stay ahead of the curve.
  • Influence decisions across Trading, Marketing, Supply Chain, Pricing, and Commercial functions.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with industry leaders such as DJI, Sony, Ring, and Cricut.

Qualifications

  • Strong experience with MS Excel.
  • Experience in a merchandising or analytical head office role is desirable.
  • Creative, organised and innovative mindset.
  • Passionate, driven, and energized for the role.
  • Ability to work under pressure and in a fast‑paced environment.
  • Champional attitude towards what is right for the business, team, and customer.

Benefits

  • £250 flexible benefits allowance.
  • 27 days holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Eurostaffs learning access.
  • Bonus potential based on performance and business results.
  • Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk.
  • Matched pension up to 6%.
  • Hybrid working model and flexible arrangement options.
  • Inclusive culture and environment.

Diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities

We’re building a culture of everyday inclusion and welcome applications from anyone who believes they can do the job. We don’t discriminate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you need reasonable adjustments, let us know via talentacquisition@theverygroup.com. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident, Committed Employer and have nine colleague networks, including DAWN (Disability Awareness at Very) and Think (Neurodiversity at Very), to help make Very an inclusive place to work.

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Posted: July 6th, 2026