Category Manager

Booker Group; Irthlingborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen sucht einen engagierten Category Manager, der die Profitabilität von Produktkategorien maximiert und die Kundenzufriedenheit steigert. In dieser Rolle sind Sie verantwortlich für die Entwicklung von Kategorienplänen, die Verhandlung mit Lieferanten und die Analyse von Kundenfeedback. Sie arbeiten eng mit verschiedenen Teams zusammen, um die Unternehmensziele zu erreichen und die Prinzipien von Vielfalt und Inklusion zu fördern. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für Einkauf und Marktstrategien haben, ist dies Ihre Chance, Teil eines dynamischen Teams zu werden und Ihre Karriere voranzutreiben.

Benefits

10% Rabatt mit Booker-Kollegenkarte

Tesco-Kollegenrabattkarte nach 3 Monaten

Rabatte auf Mobilfunkverträge

Rabatte auf Versicherungen

Kostenlose Augenuntersuchungen

50% Rabatt auf Gesundheitschecks

Zugang zu Rabatten auf alltägliche Einkäufe

Mitarbeiteraktienprogramm

Betriebliche Altersvorsorge

Lebensversicherung

Qualifications

• Erfahrung im FMG und in einem Einkaufsteam.
• Fähigkeit, autonom zu arbeiten und Entscheidungen zu treffen.

Responsibilities

• Entwicklung und Implementierung von Kategorienplänen zur Erreichung von Verkaufszielen.
• Verhandeln mit Lieferanten zur Sicherung wettbewerbsfähiger Konditionen.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Stakeholder-Management

Problemlösungsfähigkeiten

Aufmerksamkeit für Details

Marktkenntnisse

Job description

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About the role

Are you ready to take your buying career to the next level?

We have several vacancies for Category Managers at Booker, based in our Support Centres in Wellingborough, Watford, or Eccles.

The role of Category Manager involves maximising the profitability of specified product categories, enhancing customer satisfaction, and increasing cash profit.

Ready to make a difference and be part of something big? Apply today and help reinforce Booker as the wholesaler of choice!

Main Responsibilities

1. Develop and implement category plans to meet sales, margin, and profit targets while maintaining product availability.
2. Grow own brand business by sourcing appropriate products to increase sales and margins.
3. Negotiate annually with suppliers to secure competitive terms each year.
4. Gather and respond to customer feedback to shape category plans, linking them to sales strategies and customer satisfaction.
5. Handle customer queries and complaints professionally and promptly.
6. Communicate category plans and objectives clearly to relevant teams, ensuring understanding and buy-in.
7. Ensure product areas in business centres reflect principles of good, better, and best.
8. Collaborate with the team to identify opportunities and improve workflows.
9. Lead the category team, manage performance, and develop succession plans supporting Booker’s values of inclusivity and career development.
10. Adhere to our Business Code of Conduct, acting with integrity, due diligence, and championing diversity and inclusion.

You will need

Operational skills relevant for this job

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently, solve problems, and make commercial decisions.
• Attention to detail, report writing, data interpretation, and accurate record-keeping.
• Knowledge of relevant markets and market developments.
• Flexibility in work approach.

Experience relevant for this job

• Extensive experience in FMG and in a buying team.
• Proven ability to work autonomously.
• Experience in developing and managing marketing campaigns.

What's in it for you

At Booker, we offer a great working environment and opportunities for career progression, along with a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 10% discount with a Booker colleague card, plus double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco during a four-day period post-payday, thirteen times a year, plus discounts at Tesco Cafe and F&F.
• 10% off pay monthly and SIM-only deals with Tesco Mobile, with additional deals throughout the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet, and home insurance through Tesco Bank (terms apply).
• Free eye tests and discounts on glasses and contact lenses when spending £50 or more.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Discounted RAC breakdown cover.
• Access to discounts on everyday purchases via our deals website, including a cycle-to-work scheme.
• After 3 months, eligibility for our Save As You Earn share scheme, allowing purchase of Tesco shares at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan with up to 5% employer match.
• Life assurance coverage of up to three times your annual pay.
• Health and wellbeing resources, including Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP services.
• A comprehensive holiday package.