Category Manager - Beer & Cider

Tesco; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts

Insurance

Health Support

Share Schemes

Pension

Life Assurance

Wellbeing Resources

Holiday Packages

Job summary

Join Tesco as a Category Manager in the Beer & Cider team, where you'll maximize profitability and enhance customer satisfaction. This role involves developing category plans, negotiating with suppliers, and leading a team to drive sales. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, supporting flexible working and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category plans to meet sales and profit targets.
• Negotiate annually with suppliers for competitive terms.
• Lead the category team and manage performance.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Job description

Tesco Wellingborough, England, United Kingdom

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Category Manager in our Beer & Cider team at Booker, based at any of our Support Centres in Wellingborough, Watford, or Eccles.

The role involves maximizing profitability of specific product categories, enhancing customer satisfaction, and increasing cash profit.

Join us to make a difference and help position Booker as the wholesaler of choice!

About the role

• Develop and implement category plans to meet sales, margin, and profit targets while ensuring product availability.
• Grow the own brand business by sourcing products to increase sales and margins.
• Negotiate annually with suppliers for competitive terms.
• Gather and respond to customer feedback to shape category strategies, linking to sales plans and satisfaction.
• Handle customer queries and complaints professionally and promptly.
• Communicate category plans clearly to ensure understanding and buy-in.
• Ensure product displays reflect good, better, and best principles.
• Collaborate with the team to identify opportunities and improve processes.
• Lead the category team, manage performance, and develop succession plans, supporting Booker’s values of inclusion and growth.
• Adhere to our Business Code of Conduct, acting with integrity, promoting diversity and inclusion.

Minimum requirements

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently, solve problems, and make commercial decisions.
• Strong attention to detail, report writing, data interpretation, and record-keeping skills.
• Knowledge of relevant markets and industry developments.
• Flexible work approach.

Experience needed

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

What’s in it for you?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including discounts, insurance, health support, share schemes, pension, life assurance, wellbeing resources, and holiday packages.

About us

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler, serving independent retailers, caterers, and small businesses nationwide, with over 190 branches and multiple support centers.

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming everyone to be themselves at work. We support flexible working arrangements and are committed to accessibility and inclusion throughout our recruitment process. For support, contact [e-mail].

Note: Candidates must be over 18 for roles involving early/late shifts, warehouse work, or alcohol handling. Roles may close early if filled.

Visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk for more information.