Category Manager - Wine (on trade)

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Barton Moss; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is looking for a passionate Category Manager to enhance the profitability of its Wine category. This role offers flexibility through a hybrid working model and requires exceptional communication skills, a proven track record in buying, and autonomy in decision-making. Responsibilities include developing category plans, negotiating with suppliers, and managing performance within the team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in buying desired.
• Extensive experience working in FMG.
• Proven ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Maximise the profitability of specified product categories.
• Develop and implement category plans to meet targets.
• Negotiate annually with suppliers for competitive terms.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Job description

Reporting to: Lead Category Manager Based: Equity, Eccles or Watford

We're on the hunt for a passionate and commercially savvy Category Manager to lead the charge in our Wine category, a key part of our dynamic Alcohol team.

This role can be based from any of our offices in Equity, Eccles, or Watford, offering flexibility to choose your preferred location. We also provide a hybrid working model, combining office collaboration with remote work for your convenience.

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

• Develop and implement category plans to meet sales, margin, and profit targets while maintaining product availability.
• Negotiate annually with suppliers to ensure competitive terms.
• Seek and respond to customer feedback, shaping category plans accordingly and linking to sell plans and customer satisfaction.
• Respond promptly and professionally to customer, supplier, or internal queries.
• Communicate category plans and objectives clearly to ensure understanding and buy-in.
• Ensure product ranges reflect principles of good, better, and best in the business centers.
• Collaborate with the senior team to identify opportunities and improve ways of working.
• Lead the category team, manage performance, and implement effective succession plans supporting Booker’s initiatives like ‘Making Everyone Welcome’ and ‘A Place to Get On’.
• Adhere to our Business Code of Conduct, acting with integrity, championing diversity and inclusion.

Operational skills relevant for this job

• 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.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant markets and developments.
• Flexibility in work approach.

Experience relevant for this job:

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