Category Manager - Bradford

Page Personnel; Aberford; Vor Ort; GBP 50.000 - 61.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Life Assurance

Private Medical

Onsite parking

22 days annual leave

Zusammenfassung

Page Personnel is recruiting a Category Manager for a broad, commercially focused role in the UK. You will own your category, shape strategy, and influence supplier relationships within a well-established FMCG wholesaler.

The position offers commercial scope, partnership with marketing and external agencies, and a path to impactful category leadership. You will develop strategies, analyse market data, and deliver campaigns that drive sales and profitability, while collaborating with

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in category management within retail.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret market data and trends.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with marketing teams and external agencies.
• Results-driven mindset focused on achieving business objectives.
• Knowledge of supplier negotiation and relationship management.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement category strategies to drive sales and profitability.
• Analyse market trends, competitor activities, and customer insights to inform decision-making.
• Collaborate with marketing and agency teams to deliver effective campaigns.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate agreements to maximise value.
• Monitor category performance and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.
• Work with cross-functional teams to align category strategies with business objectives.
• Present findings and strategies to senior stakeholders clearly.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.

Kenntnisse

Category management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Marketing collaboration

Negotiation

Results driven

Jobbeschreibung

• Broad, commercially focused Category Management role
• Strong, established business with scope to make an impact

About Our Client

Our client is a leading UK FMCG wholesaler with a strong market presence and an extensive supplier network. The business continues to grow its catering proposition and is investing in its category management function. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established organisation where you will have genuine commercial influence, ownership of your category and the opportunity to shape category strategy and supplier relationships.

Job Description

As a Category Manager you will:

• Develop and implement category strategies to drive sales and profitability.
• Analyse market trends, competitor activities, and customer insights to inform decision-making.
• Collaborate with marketing and agency teams to deliver effective campaigns.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate agreements to maximise value.
• Monitor category performance and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to align category strategies with business objectives.
• Present findings and strategies to senior stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Category Manager should have:

• Proven experience in category management within the retail industry
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market data and trends.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in working with marketing teams and external agencies.
• A results-driven mindset with a focus on achieving business objectives.
• Knowledge of supplier negotiations and relationship management.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £55,000 dependent on the level of experience.
• 22 days of annual leave with the option to purchase additional days.
• Life Assurance.
• Private Medical.
• Onsite parking.