FMCG Category Manager: Growth & Strategy Lead

Magnus Search; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to GBP60K

Company pension scheme

22 days' annual leave

Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

On-site parking

Job summary

Magnus Search is seeking an experienced Category Manager FMCG in the UK to lead a key product category. You will own budgeting, ranging, pricing, supplier management and strategic planning while mentoring Category Assistants and collaborating with internal teams to drive sales and profitability.

The role requires strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills and the ability to develop effective category strategies in a fast-paced environment. On-site role with competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Significant FMCG wholesale/retail experience in buying or category management.
• Strong commercial awareness with data-driven decision making.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to coach junior category staff.
• Proven ability to develop category strategies and plans.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the category budget and profitability targets.
• Develop and implement category strategies and plans.
• Build relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Mentor Category Assistants and ensure timely delivery of activities.
• Analyse promotional performance and forecasting.

Skills

FMCG experience

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Mentoring

Analytical skills

Job description

Magnus Search is seeking an experienced Category Manager FMCG in the UK to lead a key product category. You will own budgeting, ranging, pricing, supplier management and strategic planning while mentoring Category Assistants and collaborating with internal teams to drive sales and profitability.

The role requires strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills and the ability to develop effective category strategies in a fast-paced environment. On-site role with competitive salary.