Category Manager
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location | Worcester, Worcestershire |
| Area | West Midlands, UK |
| Sector | Retail Head Office - BuyingRetail Head Office - Merchandising |
| Salary | GBP40000 - GBP50000.00 per annum + Benefits |
| Currency | GBP |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Zachary Daniels |
| Job Ref | BBBH29739_1706268012 |
- Description
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 areaFully 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 sharePro-actively seek customer feedback on our offer; take action where appropriateDefine the brand selection strategy within the category, ensuring that we give our customers a consistent brand offeringDefine and manage the range review process, conduct regular analysis of range performance to ensure all products & services are performing in line with expectationsDesign and implement compelling category promotional campaigns by working closely with the marketing department and all channel ownersDevelop the pricing strategy in the category and ensure that gross margin is maximizedSeek regular competitive benchmarking of price position to optimise price elasticityAgree and track service levels from suppliers; manage poor performanceNegotiate and optimize all rebate agreements within the category; pro-actively manage any growth rebates and move spend to maximize returnsWhat we're looking for:High level of commercial acumenPrevious experience of either Category Management, or Retail BuyingCustomer focused; skilled at identifying customer needsAbility to manage direct reports and inspire all colleagues around themAble to analyse and interpret large amounts of data and make fact based decisionsPackage:£40,000 - £50,000Car allowance of £5,000Bonus potential up to 15%Hybrid working with 2 days in the officeBBBH29739** NOTE - All emails from will be sent from the following domain @zacharydaniels.co.uk & we will never contact you via WhatsApp without calling you prior nor would we ever ask for any financial information **