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 (option to buy)

Life Assurance

Private Medical

Onsite parking

Job summary

Michael Page in Bradford is seeking a Category Manager in the retail sector to shape category strategy and manage agency partnerships. You will drive sales, analyse market trends, and collaborate with stakeholders to optimise category performance.

In this role, you will manage supplier relationships, negotiate agreements, and present actionable recommendations to senior leadership, with ownership of your category within a growing FMCG environment in the UK.

Qualifications

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

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 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.

Skills

Category management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Agency collaboration

Negotiation

Retail knowledge

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.

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

As a Category Manager you will:

• 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

A successful Category Manager should have:

• 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.