Kitchen & Bathroom Category Manager

Simon Acres Recruitment are proud to be working with the largest independent merchant group in the South of England, who are looking for a Kitchen & Bathroom Category Manager located in the South of England.
This opportunity is paying a GBP65,000 package (GBP55,000 basic, plus car or car allowance and bonus).
Working Hours: Monday Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.
This is a remote based role with 20% travel requirements.
The Role:
A professional Kitchen & Bathroom Category Manager with relevant experience in complex and diverse environments, working successfully both independently and highly collaboratively. Supporting the creation of incremental value through excellent negotiation skills with all suppliers within the portfolio. Responsible for the execution of the Category strategy. Ability to develop Category plans using Customer & Market insights. In conjunction with the wider Team, active in process of delivering the pricing strategy for the Category. Supporting the development of the customer experience to include promotional activity, space planning & in–branch look and feel. Identify trends in pricing and ability to build plans to optimise margin. Supporting the delivery of the company profitability targets. Monitoring Category results, identifying trends in the business and market environment and driving product Group performance. Providing monthly reports on savings, benefits, key initiatives, and projects through development of an effective Category Management dashboard.
Candidate Requirements:
Extensive and proven track record of delivering in a high–performance organisation within kitchens and bathrooms. Strong and proven track record within Category Management. Good understanding of Category Management in a B2C environment. Resilient negotiator with influential skills who works well under pressure. Exceptional problem solving, financial and analytical skills. Excellent communicator who excels in relationship development. Must have a full UK driving licence.
Simon Acres Recruitment are acting as the employment agency in relation to this vacancy.