Junior Category Manager – Tools & DIY Growth (12m)

Toolstation; Northampton, Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Cycle to work scheme

20% discount across Travis Perkins

Company pension

Life assurance

Toolstation Academy / training

Job summary

Toolstation, part of the Travis Perkins Group, is recruiting a Junior Category Manager to join our commercial team. The role is based at Northampton or Bridgwater and is a fixed term contract for 12 months.

You will own the customer proposition, drive new product innovation, influence trading margins and support the wider Commercial Strategy while building strong relationships with stores to deliver great service and results.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable ability to engage and influence key stakeholders and suppliers.
• Previous buying/ commercial experience will be necessary.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Analytical mindset with category performance awareness.
• Numerate with cost and budget awareness.

Responsibilities

• Understand customer/retail market and track category performance.
• Engage suppliers to ensure performance and service.
• Prepare commercial plans aligned with business objectives.
• Review promotional activity and learnings to improve margins.

Skills

Negotiation

Influencing skills

Commercial mind

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical

Communication

Budget awareness

Job description

Toolstation, part of the Travis Perkins Group, is recruiting a Junior Category Manager to join our commercial team. The role is based at Northampton or Bridgwater and is a fixed term contract for 12 months.

You will own the customer proposition, drive new product innovation, influence trading margins and support the wider Commercial Strategy while building strong relationships with stores to deliver great service and results.