Category Manager

Michael Page; Bradford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

22 days annual leave

Life Assurance

Private Medical

Onsite parking

Job summary

Michael Page in Bradford is seeking a Category Manager in the retail FMCG sector to shape category strategy, manage agency partnerships, and drive profitable category performance. You will collaborate with marketing teams, analyse market trends, and influence suppliers to optimise value.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, stakeholder management, and a results-driven mindset to deliver commercial impact within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in category management within retail/FMCG.
• Strong ability to analyse market trends and translate data into actions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Experience collaborating with marketing teams and external agencies.
• Results-focused with commercial influence and business objective alignment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies to drive sales and profitability.
• Analyse market trends, competitor activities, and customer insights to inform decision-making.
• Collaborate with marketing and agency teams to deliver effective campaigns.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate agreements to maximise value.
• Monitor category performance and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.
• Work with cross-functional teams to align strategies with business objectives.
• Present findings and strategies to senior stakeholders clearly.

Skills

Category management

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Marketing & agencies

Results driven

Supplier negotiations

Job description

As a Category Manager in Bradford within the retail industry, you'll play a key role in shaping the marketing strategies and managing agency partnerships to drive the success of the business. Your day-to-day will involve analysing market trends, collaborating with stakeholders, and implementing strategies to optimise category performance.

Client Details

Our client is a leading UK FMCG wholesaler with a strong market presence and an extensive supplier network. The business continues to grow its catering proposition and is investing in its category management function. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established organisation where you will have genuine commercial influence, ownership of your category and the opportunity to shape category strategy and supplier relationships.

Description

• Develop and implement category strategies to drive sales and profitability.
• Analyse market trends, competitor activities, and customer insights to inform decision-making.
• Collaborate with marketing and agency teams to deliver effective campaigns.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate agreements to maximise value.
• Monitor category performance and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to align category strategies with business objectives.
• Present findings and strategies to senior stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.

Profile

• Proven experience in category management within the retail industry
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market data and trends.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in working with marketing teams and external agencies.
• A results-driven mindset with a focus on achieving business objectives.
• Knowledge of supplier negotiations and relationship management.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary up to £55,000 dependent on the level of experience.
• Pension scheme.
• 22 days of annual leave with the option to purchase additional days.
• Life Assurance.
• Private Medical.
• Onsite parking.