Category Manager

The Category Manager will be responsible for maximising Gross Margin £'s within the defined group of products or categories they are responsible for, using all levers available to increase sales and /or margin, alongside supporting development of category strategy to drive future competitive advantage and growth.

Key Responsibilities:
Ensure that the customer requirement is at the centre of the decision making process, working closely with the marketing & customer departments to fully understand customer requirements in the defined area
Fully understand each sub product group at a strategic level in terms of market size, competition offer, supply side dynamics, market shares, growth and trends within the market Contribute to building the category plan that captures all aspects of the market, our position within it and identifies opportunities that will increase sales, profit and/or market share
Pro-actively seek customer feedback on our offer; take action where appropriate
Define the brand selection strategy within the category, ensuring that we give our customers a consistent brand offering
Define and manage the range review process, conduct regular analysis of range performance to ensure all products & services are performing in line with expectations
Design and implement compelling category promotional campaigns by working closely with the marketing department and all channel owners
Develop the pricing strategy in the category and ensure that gross margin is maximized
Seek regular competitive benchmarking of price position to optimise price elasticity
Agree and track service levels from suppliers; manage poor performance
Negotiate and optimize all rebate agreements within the category; pro-actively manage any growth rebates and move spend to maximize returns
What we're looking for:
High level of commercial acumen
Previous experience of either Category Management, or Retail Buying
Customer focused; skilled at identifying customer needs
Ability to manage direct reports and inspire all colleagues around them
Able to analyse and interpret large amounts of data and make fact based decisions
Package:
£40,000 - £50,000
Car allowance of £5,000
Bonus potential up to 15%
Hybrid working with 2 days in the office
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