Category Manager - Confectionery

ENGINEERINGUK; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Category Manager to maximize profitability in the Impulse/Confectionery team. This role involves developing strategic category plans, negotiating with suppliers, and enhancing customer satisfaction. You will lead a team, ensuring product availability and aligning with market trends. The company offers a supportive work environment, emphasizing growth and collaboration. If you are passionate about driving results and making a difference in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Colleague discount card

Health and Wellbeing support

Retirement savings plan

Life Assurance

Comprehensive holiday package

Discounted RAC breakdown cover

Free eye test

Exclusive deals website

Cycle-to-work scheme

Discounts on insurance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in FMG and leading a buying team.
• Proven record of working autonomously.
• Experience in developing and managing marketing campaigns.

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

Exceptional communication skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Data interpretation

Attention to detail

Job description

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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, i.e., thirteen times a year. Includes 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM-only deals with Tesco Mobile, plus additional deals throughout the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet, and home insurance at Tesco Bank. Terms apply.
• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more, and 30% off glasses, contact lenses, and prescription sunglasses when you spend £50 or more.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive discounted RAC breakdown cover rates.
• An exclusive deals website saving you money on everyday purchases, including a cycle-to-work scheme.
• After 3 months, join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme to buy Tesco shares at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) with Booker matching contributions up to 5%.
• Life Assurance providing death in service cover of up to three times your annual pay.
• Health and Wellbeing support, including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A comprehensive holiday package.

About the role

Reporting to: Lead Category Manager

Based in: Watford, Equity, or Eccles

Job Summary: Maximise the profitability of specified product categories, improve customer satisfaction, and increase cash profit.

We are recruiting for a Category Manager in the Impulse/Confectionery team, based at either our Watford, Equity, or Eccles offices.

You will be responsible for

• The development and implementation of category plans to meet sales, margin, and profit targets while maintaining product availability.
• Growing our own brand business by sourcing products to increase sales and margins.
• Negotiating annually with suppliers to secure competitive terms.
• Gathering and reacting to customer feedback to shape category plans, aligning with sell plans and customer satisfaction goals.
• Responding professionally and promptly to customer queries and complaints.
• Communicating category plans and objectives effectively to ensure understanding and buy-in.
• Ensuring product categories reflect principles of good, better, and best offerings.
• Collaborating with the senior team to identify opportunities and improve ways of working.
• Leading the category team, managing performance, and supporting succession planning, aligned with Booker’s values of 'Making Everyone Welcome' and 'A Place to Get On.'
• Adhering to our Business Code of Conduct, acting with integrity, championing diversity and inclusion.

You will need

Operational skills relevant for this job

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The 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 leading a buying team.
• A proven record of working autonomously.
• Experience in developing and managing marketing campaigns.

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