Category Manager
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location | Worcestershire |
| Area | West Midlands, UK |
| Sector | Retail Operations - Other |
| Salary | GBP70000 - GBP75000 per annum + Benefits |
| Currency | GBP |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Zachary Daniels |
| Job Ref | BBBH35677_1773139962 |
- Description
Category Manager - Builders Merchants
Worcestershire | Salary up to £75,000
Are you a commercially driven Category Manager who loves building winning product strategies and driving real growth?
We're working with a well known builders merchant to recruit a Category Manager to take ownership of a key product category and shape the strategy that delivers sales, margin and market share growth.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced, trade-focused environment where you'll have full commercial ownership of your category, managing everything from supplier partnerships and product strategy to pricing, promotions and stock performance.
The Role
As Category Manager, you'll lead the strategy and trading performance for your category, managing a large product portfolio and driving results through strong supplier relationships, data-led decisions and a deep understanding of customer needs.
You'll work closely with teams across the business including finance, marketing, supply chain and store operations to ensure the category delivers a compelling offer for customers while achieving ambitious commercial targets.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and deliver the category strategy to drive sales, margin and market share
- Manage full P&L performance, including sales, trading margin and stock
- Build strong strategic supplier relationships and lead negotiations
- Analyse market trends, competitor activity and customer behaviour
- Plan pricing, promotions and product lifecycle strategies
- Manage stock health, improving stock turn and reducing slow or obsolete stock
- Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver the best possible customer proposition
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience in Category Management or Buying
- Strong commercial and analytical skills
- Experience managing supplier relationships and negotiations
- Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders
- A customer-first mindset with the drive to grow a category
If you're a commercially minded Category Manager who enjoys taking ownership, building supplier partnerships and delivering growth, this could be a brilliant next step.
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