Senior Category Manager

Do you have significant experience in a senior, retail buying and category management role?

Are you a Dynamic individual with good technical knowledge?

Job Purpose:

To define the category trading strategy needed to support the delivery of the company budget in your area
To create and execute compelling customer propositions across your category, both online and instore to achieve sales, net margin and rebate targets

What our client are looking for:

A strong buyer, with category management experience, a minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in a commercial retail environment, combined with a proven track record
A team player with strong interpersonal skills who is self-motivated, organised, has the ability to multitask and deliver to tight deadlines, and a daily drive to win
Strong computer skills including an advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint are essential
Highly Numerate with a methodical approach to work
Excellent relationship building skills – realises the value of maintaining good working relationships with key contacts
Confident and assertive in decision making, both working alone and as part of a team

Role responsibilities:

To select, source, and negotiate a comprehensive, compelling range of products to support your category strategy
To create a promotional plan for your category, brief POS and promotional changes to deliver category execution online and instore
To measure performance daily, taking action where required to ensure sales, net margin and rebates are achieved, renegotiating cost prices and margin support as required
Responsible for all key supplier negotiations with your suppliers
To carry out daily competitor checks, (stores and online) for your category
To identify, negotiate and deliver incremental revenue including additional funding for promotional activity and rebates

Competitive salary on offer and a bonus on top of salary!

Full time, Monday to Friday role.

Full job spec availble on request!