Category Manager

WR Logistics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical

Pension and Life Assurance

30 days’ total holiday

Onsite parking

Job summary

WR Logistics in London is seeking a Category Manager to own either BWS or Fresh categories, driving category strategy, range decisions, pricing, promotions and supplier negotiations. You will influence sales, margin and profitability while strengthening supplier relationships.

The role requires FMCG wholesale or retail buying/category experience, strong commercial acumen and a proven ability to deliver results. Onsite parking and comprehensive benefits accompany this opportunity.

Qualifications

• FMCG wholesale or retail experience within buying or category management.
• Strong commercial awareness and judgement.
• Proven ability to drive sales and profitability.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical and supplier management capabilities.
• Results-driven approach and the confidence to challenge and influence.

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering category strategies.
• Managing range, pricing and promotional activity.
• Driving sales, margin, retail POR and cash profit.
• Negotiating supplier agreements and building strong supplier relationships.
• Analysing market and category performance to identify growth opportunities.
• Managing product availability and developing the customer proposition.
• Supporting and developing Category Assistants.

Skills

Category management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Supplier management

Commercial awareness

Job description

Category Manager

London Salary up to 70,000 + excellent benefits

An exciting opportunity to join a successful, family-owned international wholesaler as Category Manager, taking ownership of either BWS or Fresh categories.

We are looking for a commercially driven individual who can develop category strategy, drive sales and maximise margin and profitability.

Key responsibilities

• Developing and delivering category strategies.
• Managing range, pricing and promotional activity.
• Driving sales, margin, retail POR and cash profit.
• Negotiating supplier agreements and building strong supplier relationships.
• Analysing market and category performance to identify growth opportunities.
• Managing product availability and developing the customer proposition.
• Supporting and developing Category Assistants.

About you

You will have FMCG wholesale or retail experience within buying or category management, with:

• Strong commercial awareness and judgement.
• A proven ability to drive sales and profitability.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical and supplier management capabilities.
• A results-driven approach and the confidence to challenge and influence.

The package

• Salary up to 70,000.
• Private Medical.
• Pension and Life Assurance.
• 30 days' total holiday, including bank holidays.
• Onsite parking.