Customer-Driven Category Manager — Hybrid Role & Growth

Co-op Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail cooperative in Manchester is seeking a Category Manager to lead customer-focused strategies. The role involves using data insights to improve product ranges and enhance customer satisfaction. You will work closely with various teams to analyze performance and launch products that meet customer needs. This hybrid position offers competitive salary and benefits, including an annual bonus, holiday entitlement, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Annual bonus based on performance

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Subsidized onsite gym access

Coaching and training for career development

Access to earned pay through Stream app

Qualifications

• Experience in shaping customer-led category strategies.
• Hands-on experience with data analysis tools.
• Confidence in presenting insights and strategies.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with internal teams for category success.
• Monitor market trends to adapt strategies.
• Develop and communicate customer-focused plans.

Skills

Data analysis skills

Commercial awareness

Communication

MicroStrategy

Circana

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

A retail cooperative in Manchester is seeking a Category Manager to lead customer-focused strategies. The role involves using data insights to improve product ranges and enhance customer satisfaction. You will work closely with various teams to analyze performance and launch products that meet customer needs. This hybrid position offers competitive salary and benefits, including an annual bonus, holiday entitlement, and career development opportunities.