Hybrid Senior Category Manager - Lead Trading & Growth

Co-op Group; Scunthorpe; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail cooperative in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Category Manager to develop and drive category strategies. The successful candidate will lead a team, ensure performance targets are met, and leverage data insights for decision-making. This hybrid role offers up to £80,000 plus benefits, including a company car and private healthcare. If you're passionate about retail and want to make an impact, this position is for you.

Benefits

Company car

Private healthcare

Annual bonus

28 days holiday (increasing to 32 with service)

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

30% discount on Co-op products

Early access to earned pay

Virtual healthcare

24/7 colleague support service

Training and development support

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience developing and owning commercial strategies across product categories.
• Strong track record of shaping and delivering effective trading strategies.
• Ability to analyze data and spot opportunities for improvement.

Responsibilities

• Own your category strategy and drive performance across channels.
• Lead, support, and develop your team.
• Monitor category performance and ensure targets are met.
• Use data and insights to identify trends and opportunities.
• Collaborate with supply chain, finance, and operations teams.
• Build strong supplier relationships.

Skills

Sales skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Relationship-building skills

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Job description

A leading retail cooperative in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Category Manager to develop and drive category strategies. The successful candidate will lead a team, ensure performance targets are met, and leverage data insights for decision-making. This hybrid role offers up to £80,000 plus benefits, including a company car and private healthcare. If you're passionate about retail and want to make an impact, this position is for you.