Category Manager - Beer & Cider

ENGINEERINGUK; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Category Manager to join their Beer & Cider team. This role offers the chance to maximize profitability and enhance customer satisfaction while leading a dedicated team. You will develop strategic category plans, negotiate with suppliers, and respond to customer feedback to shape effective strategies. Join a forward-thinking company that values inclusion and growth, and make a significant impact in a role that promises both challenge and reward.

Benefits

Colleague discount card

Health and Wellbeing support

Retirement savings plan

Life Assurance

Comprehensive holiday package

Discounted insurance rates

Exclusive deals website

Free eye tests

Health checks discount

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in FMG and within a buying team.
• Proven ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing category plans to meet sales and profit targets.
• Negotiating annually with suppliers for favorable terms.
• Leading the category team and managing performance.

Skills

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Problem-Solving

Data Interpretation

Flexibility

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View more categories View less categories Sector Distribution and Warehouse Role Manager Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time

What's in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to advance your career, we offer the following benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months of service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4-day period after every four-weekly payday, thirteen times a year. Also, 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM-only deals with Tesco Mobile and other deals throughout the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet, and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms apply.
• Free eye tests when you spend £50 or more, with 30% off glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses when spending £50 or more.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Discounted RAC breakdown cover rates.
• An exclusive deals website with savings on everyday purchases, including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months, join our Save As You Earn share scheme to buy Tesco shares at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) — save up to 5%, matched by Booker.
• Life Assurance — cover for death in service of up to three times your annual pay.
• Health and Wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A comprehensive holiday package.

About the role

Are you ready to elevate your buying career?

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, enhancing customer satisfaction, and increasing cash profit within specified product categories.

Join us to make a significant impact and reinforce Booker as the wholesaler of choice!

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing category plans to meet sales, margin, and profit targets while ensuring product availability.
• Growing our own brand business through strategic sourcing.
• Negotiating annually with suppliers for favorable terms.
• Responding to customer feedback to shape category strategies, linked to sales plans and satisfaction metrics.
• Handling customer queries and complaints professionally and promptly.
• Communicating category plans and objectives effectively to ensure understanding and buy-in.
• Ensuring product offerings reflect good, better, and best principles.
• Collaborating with the team to identify opportunities and enhance workflows.
• Leading the category team, managing performance, and supporting succession planning, aligned with Booker’s values of inclusion and growth.
• Adhering to our Business Code of Conduct, acting with integrity, and promoting diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications and skills needed:

Operational skills:

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

Experience:

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

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