Junior Category Manager - Gaming

Internal use only: Grade F

About us  

We’re the team behind digital retailer Very.  

Our purpose, helping families get more out of life, powers everything we do.  

And we want our people to get more out of life too! If you’re high-performing, ambitious and make the most of every opportunity, we want to hear from you. In return, you’ll enjoy heaps of flexibility, great perks and benefits, and the freedom to be yourself, keep learning and take your career wherever you want it to go.  

If you love making a difference, you’ll love making it sparkle for millions of Very customers. ✨ 

About the team 

Join our ambitious Gaming team at a pivotal moment in our journey. Gaming is one of the most exciting and fast moving categories in retail, and we're making fantastic progress, challenging conventions and redefining how we show up for customers, brands and the industry. 

Working with world-leading partners including PlayStation, Nintendo, XBOX and many more. You'll be part of a team that thrives on innovation, embraces change and continually looks for new ways to grow. We're not interested in standing still. We're looking for people who are passionate about pushing boundaries, delivering outstanding results and helping shape what comes next. 

If you're energised by pace, inspired by change and want to make a genuine impact in a category that's constantly evolving, we'd love to hear from you. 

About the role 

This is far more than a traditional Junior Category Manager role. We're looking for someone who is excited by the opportunity to challenge the status quo, drive meaningful change and help us continue to evolve how we trade, engage customers and grow our position within the Gaming market. 

At The Very Group, you'll have real ownership and the chance to influence key business decisions. You'll shape our strategy, identify new opportunities, drive commercial performance and work closely with some of the biggest brands in the industry. We want someone who is curious, proactive and always looking for ways to do things better. 

About you 

We're looking for someone who brings commercial credibility, but just as importantly, a passion for innovation and continuous improvement. 

You will: 

• Have experience in category management, buying or merchandising within a retail environment. 

• Be commercially minded, highly analytical and comfortable turning insight into action. 

• Thrive in fast-paced environments and embrace change as an opportunity. 

• Have the confidence to challenge thinking, bring fresh ideas and influence stakeholders. 

• Be passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences and driving business growth. 

• Demonstrate strong leadership qualities and an ability to bring people on the journey. 

• Have a genuine interest in Gaming, technology or digital entertainment, with a curiosity for where the industry is going next. 
   

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who doesn't just adapt to change but actively creates it. Someone who is excited by innovation, motivated by progress and eager to help shape the future of Gaming at The Very Group. 

Some of our benefits  

• Flexible, hybrid working model  

• Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews  

• £1000 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs  

• 30 days holiday + bank holidays  

• LinkedIn Learning access  

• Bonus potential (performance and business-related)  

• Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk  

• Matched pension up to 6%  

• More benefits can be found on our career site  

How to apply  

Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you will be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS, Right to Work checks and if a specific requirement of your role a DBS (criminal records) check. Should your application progress we require you to let the team know if there is anything you need to disclose in relation to any of these checks prior to them being undertaken, including any unspent criminal convictions.   

What happens next?  

Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you’re successful so keep an eye on your emails! We’ll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like we’re a good match, we’ll share your CV with the hiring manager to review. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely.   

You can expect a two-stage interview process for this position:  

1st stage - An informal 30-minute video call with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience. This is a great opportunity to find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have.  

2nd Stage – A one-hour formal interview where you can expect both competency and technical questions. This can be held either in-person or remotely. 

As an inclusive employer please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.   

If you'd like to know more about our interviews, you can find out here.  

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. 

We want our recruitment process to be accessible to everyone. If you need reasonable adjustments to apply, interview, or perform a role, let us know via [email protected]. We’ll be happy to support you. 

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer and have nine brilliant colleague networks - including DAWN (Disability Awareness at Very) and Think (Neurodiversity at Very) - that are helping us make Very an even more inclusive place to work.