Category Manager - Wine (on trade)

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

Job summary

A leading retail company in the UK is seeking a Category Manager for the Wine category. This role involves maximizing profitability, developing category plans, and negotiating with suppliers. Candidates should have strong communication skills, previous buying experience, and the ability to work independently. The position offers a hybrid working model, allowing for a combination of office and remote work.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maximise profitability of the Wine category.
• Develop and implement category plans to meet sales targets.
• Negotiate annually with suppliers.

Skills

Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills

Ability to work independently and solve problems

Attention to detail

Flexibility in work approach

Job description

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

We are seeking a passionate and commercially savvy Category Manager to lead our Wine category, a key part of our dynamic Alcohol team.

This role can be based at any of our offices in Equity, Eccles, or Watford. We offer a hybrid working model, combining office collaboration with remote work flexibility.

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

• Develop and implement category plans to meet sales, margin, and profit targets while ensuring product availability.
• Negotiate annually with suppliers for competitive terms.
• Gather and respond to customer feedback to shape category plans, linking to sell plans and customer satisfaction.
• Respond professionally and promptly to queries from customers, suppliers, or internal teams.
• Communicate category plans and objectives clearly to ensure understanding and buy-in.
• Ensure product ranges reflect principles of good, better, and best.
• Collaborate with the senior team to identify opportunities and improve processes.
• Lead the category team, manage performance, and develop succession plans, supporting Booker’s values of inclusion and development.
• Adhere to our Business Code of Conduct, acting with integrity, promoting diversity and inclusion.

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

Relevant Experience:

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