Category Manager Shop & Workshop

Kramp; Biggleswade; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural parts company in the UK is seeking a Category Manager to drive product strategy and optimize the lifecycle of their Shop and Workshop category. This role requires strong stakeholder management and strategic thinking, along with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. The company offers flexible working policies, vacation benefits, and a profit-sharing bonus.

Benefits

25 vacation days and 12 ADV days

Flexible working policy

Travel and working from home allowance

Profit sharing bonus

Training and courses budget

Generous pension plan

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a similar management role with strong stakeholder and commercial skills.
• Technical knowledge related to the agricultural industry is considered an asset.
• Ability to drive and manage change when introducing new products or systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the category plan aligned with company strategy.
• Optimize product lifecycle and ensure competitive positioning.
• Use data and market research to drive decisions and spot new trends.
• Contribute to business plans, promotional activities, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Manage commercial results and partner compliance.
• Engage with stakeholders and external partners effectively.

Skills

Strategic thinking and business insight

Strong planning and communication

Customer-centric thinking

Conflict management and stakeholder engagement

Data-driven and results-oriented mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to drive sales and profitability in the Shop and Workshop category? Join Kramp as our new Category Manager and take ownership of product strategy, pricing, and assortment based on data, market trends, and customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the category plan aligned with company strategy.

• Optimize product lifecycle and ensure competitive positioning.

• Use data and market research to drive decisions and spot new trends.

• Contribute to business plans, promotional activities, and cost-saving initiatives.

• Manage commercial results and partner compliance.

• Engage with stakeholders and external partners effectively.

Who are you?

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

• 3+ years in a similar management role with strong stakeholder and commercial skills.

• Technical knowledge related to the agri industry is considered an asset.

• You have an entrepreneurial mindset.

• Able to drive and manage change when introducing new products or systems.

Key Skills

• Strategic thinking and business insight

• Strong planning and communication

• Customer-centric thinking: Ability to translate customer needs into product and service offerings.

• Conflict management and stakeholder engagement

• Data-driven and results-oriented mindset

What do we offer?

We are an ambitious, fast-growing and financially sound organization. Besides your monthly salary, you can obviously expect:

• 25 vacation days and 12 ADV days (based on a fulltime NL contract)

• Flexible working policy in hours and location

• Travel- and working from home allowance

• Profit sharing bonus

• Great budget for training and courses

• Generous pension plan

Do you want to join us?

In case you feel challenged by the above role description and requirements, we are interested in meeting you! Please use the application button and send your CV and cover letter.

Do you have a question about the process? Please do not hesitate to contact Sophie ten Berge, Talent Acquisition Specialist.

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About us

Thanks to our ambitions we are active throughout Europe: a leading position in the agricultural market for parts. We heavily invest in E-Business and innovations. Our aim is to make it easy for our customers to run their business. Working at Kramp means working with over 3500 international colleagues. The people at Kramp are enthusiastic, professional and involved. We speak our customers’ language, understand their challenges and earn their trust to exceed their expectations. Our promise “It’s that easy” is embedded in our culture and DNA.

Working at Kramp means:

• … you belong here! Being part of our open business community

• … your work makes a difference! Have an impact on what matters

• … you will develop and realize your potential

More about Kramp: https://www.careeratkramp.com/nl-nl

Locations: Varsseveld (NL), Lummen (BE), Poitiers (FR), Skjern, Utrecht (NL)