Assistant to Category Manager

5 months ago


Montréal, Canada Danson Decor Inc Full time

**Join our team at Danson Decor, a leading Canadian brand in seasonal products and home décor, with a legacy spanning over 80 years. We're seeking an assistant to support our Christmas Category director. If you're dedicated to hard work and carry the festive spirit with you throughout the year, this role is perfect for you.**

**Responsibilities**:

- Documentation Preparation for Director's Business Trip:_
- Coordinate with suppliers to obtain price re-quotes and ensure timely completion.
- Request photos and quotes for new items from suppliers and prepare a pre-deletion list..
- Compile and organize Fair locations in Excel.
- Request for Samples & Quotations and item creation:_
- Follow-up on requests for new items.
- Create follow-up spreadsheet upon Director's return.
- Review old and new items, label samples, and verify details with suppliers.
- Prepare and update item lists daily, including upload to system once verified.
- Quoting Customers:_
- Provide sales data for meetings.
- Follow-up on special requests with suppliers.
- Prepare pricing spreadsheets and quotes.
- Bookings:_
- Prepare purchase spreadsheet by vendor.
- Collaborate with Director on purchase decisions.
- Resolve any order-related issues.
- Packaging:_
- Provide packaging wording in English & French.
- Review and approve final packaging.
- Substitutions:_
- Compile sales data.
- Decide on substitutions or cancellations.
- Inform reps and accounts of changes.
- Perform any other duties as required by the job._

**Requirements**:

- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines.
- English proficiency (spoken and written) at a level of 70% for communication with suppliers and transporters across Canada.
- French proficiency (spoken and written) at a level of 30% for communication with suppliers and transporters in Quebec.
- Experience in purchasing considered an asset.

**We offer**:

- A competitive remuneration
- Group Insurance
- RRSP
- 2-week vacation
- 6 personal days
- Flexible schedule and summer hours
- Free on-site parking

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Are you legally authorized to work in Quebec?
- Are you comfortable working on site 5 days per week?

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Work Location: In person


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