Category Manager

TieTalent; Wolverhampton; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Attractive remuneration

Supportive team environment

Job summary

A leading IT distribution provider is seeking a Category Manager to oversee product procurement, pricing strategies, and account management. This remote position offers a salary ranging from £35,000 to £45,000 per annum, along with 30 days of holiday and a supportive team environment. Ideal candidates will have strong negotiation skills and a solid background in IT hardware distribution.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in IT and IT hardware distribution.
• Proven track record in high-volume business.
• Goal-driven mindset with a focus on results.

Responsibilities

• Monitor product shortages for optimal availability.
• Negotiate purchase prices with vendors.
• Manage high-volume accounts through sales and purchasing.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Technical hardware knowledge

Data-driven approach

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Flexibility

Job description

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We have a truly rare opportunity for a Category Manager to join one of the UK’s and Europe’s leading IT channel and distribution providers. Our client believes that being part of a dynamic and forward-thinking community is key to learning, growth, and success of any business. They don’t just provide tools to help businesses thrive, they offer access to a network of like-minded ITSP’s, fostering strong partnerships and idea- sharing to drive innovation forward.

With the support of a dedicated team ensuring seamless technology operations, you’ll be joining a company that empowers its partners and helps them transform their businesses.

Main responsibilities for the Category Manager:

• Daily monitoring of product shortages to ensure optimal product availability.
• Definition and procurement of commercial product lines of our core vendors according to relevance and competitiveness for our business
• Negotiation of purchase prices at distribution and manufacturer level
• Platform-dependent setting & calculation of selling price
• Cross-brand planning and handling of project requests
• Fortnightly definition of promotional products
• Recommendations, forecasts and planning in respect to relevant manufacturers and distributors
• Actively participate in team meetings and planning sessions to align and execute category strategies with overall business objectives
• Management of high-volume accounts by managing the complete sales and purchasing cycle
  
  

Main Requirements for the successful Category Manager:

• Solid experience in IT and IT hardware distribution
• Proven track record in high-volume business and large procurement operations
• Strong technical hardware knowledge and a data-driven approach
• Goal-driven mindset, thriving under pressure with a focus on results and targets
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills for building strong relationships
• High degree of flexibility and adaptability
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic, fast-paced setting
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis for planning and forecasting
• Outgoing and confident personality with friendly manner and good sense of humour.
  
  

What we offer in return to the successful Category Manager:

• Work from Monday to Friday
• Remote Role
• Salary £35,000- £45,000 per annum
• Attractive remuneration
• A varied position within a motivated team with ambitious growth goals
• 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays/ Pension
  
  

This is more than just a job, it’s a career with one of the top companies in the UK, where you will have the tools, support, and opportunities to shape your future. If you are ambitious, enjoy building relationships, and are looking for a role where your efforts translate into real results, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply now!

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing and Sales

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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