Category Manager - Crisps, Snack & Nuts

Booker; Watford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein führendes Unternehmen im Einzelhandel sucht einen Category / Buying Manager, um die Rentabilität von Produktkategorien zu maximieren und die Kundenzufriedenheit zu steigern. In dieser spannenden Rolle sind Sie verantwortlich für die Entwicklung von Kategorieplänen, die den Umsatz und die Margen steigern. Sie werden eng mit Lieferanten zusammenarbeiten, um wettbewerbsfähige Bedingungen zu sichern und sicherzustellen, dass die Produktverfügbarkeit gewährleistet ist. Das Unternehmen bietet eine Vielzahl von Vorteilen, einschließlich Rabatten auf Produkte und einer umfassenden Urlaubsregelung. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für den Einzelhandel haben und in einem dynamischen Umfeld arbeiten möchten, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit.

Benefits

Mitarbeiterrabattkarte

Zugang zu Tesco-Kollegenrabatten

Kostenlose Augenuntersuchungen

Lebensversicherung

Rentenersparnisplan

Gesundheits- und Wellness-Unterstützung

Umfassendes Urlaubsangebot

Qualifications

• Erfahrung im Einkauf und in der Verwaltung von Marketingkampagnen.
• Kenntnisse über relevante Märkte und Entwicklungen.

Responsibilities

• Entwicklung und Umsetzung von Kategorieplänen zur Erreichung der Verkaufsziele.
• Verhandlung mit Lieferanten zur Sicherung wettbewerbsfähiger Konditionen.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Stakeholder-Management

Problem-Lösungsfähigkeiten

Dateninterpretation

Education

Bachelor-Abschluss oder gleichwertig

Job description

What's in it for you

At Booker, we offer a great place to work and opportunities for career progression, along with a fantastic benefits package:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% off, increasing to 15% during a 4-day period after every four-weekly pay day, thirteen times a year. Additionally, 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM-only deals with Tesco Mobile, plus other deals throughout the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet, and home insurance at Tesco Bank (terms apply).
• Free eye tests when spending £50 or more, with 30% savings on glasses, contact lenses, and prescription sunglasses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive discounts on RAC breakdown cover and access to a deals website for everyday savings, including a cycle-to-work scheme.
• After 3 months, eligibility to join our Save As You Earn share scheme, allowing you to buy Tesco shares at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) with Booker matching contributions up to 5%.
• Life Assurance coverage of up to three times your annual pay.
• Health and Wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP services for you and your family.
• A comprehensive holiday package.

About the role

Reporting to: Lead Category Manager

Location: Wellingborough, Eccles, or Watford

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

We are recruiting a Category / Buying Manager for the Retail Grocery team, focusing on Crisps, Snacks & Nuts, based at either our Eccles, Wellingborough, or Watford offices.

You will be responsible for

• Developing and implementing category plans to meet sales, margin, and profit targets while maintaining product availability.
• Growing the own brand business, sourcing products to increase sales and margins.
• Negotiating annually with suppliers to secure competitive terms.
• Responding to customer feedback to shape category plans, linking to sales strategies 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 displays reflect good, better, and best principles.
• Collaborating with the team to identify opportunities and improve processes.
• Adhering to our Business Code of Conduct, acting with integrity, championing diversity, and practicing due diligence.

You will need

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 accurate record-keeping.
• Knowledge of relevant markets and market developments.
• Flexibility in work approach.

Experience relevant for this job:

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