Senior Category Leader: Growth, P&L, Hybrid

Zachary Daniels; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days’ holiday

Discretionary bonus

Private medical cover

20% discount

Enhanced family leave

Share save scheme

Award-winning Pension

Job summary

A leading retail group is seeking a Senior Category Manager for their Somerset office. The role involves owning and evolving category strategy, leading cross-functional teams, and managing P&L. Ideal candidates will have a strong commercial acumen, proven category growth success, and excellent negotiation skills. The position offers exceptional benefits, including 33 days holiday, a discretionary bonus, and in-house training opportunities. This is an opportunity for a strategic thinker to drive significant growth within a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering category growth.
• Full P&L management experience.
• Experience leading high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the category strategy.
• Lead at Board and Senior Leadership level.
• Drive sustainable sales and margin performance.
• Build and nurture strong supplier partnerships.

Skills

Commercially sharp and people-focused

Strong commercial acumen

Supplier negotiation skills

Advanced financial and analytical capability

Leadership and team development

Experience with digital tools

Job description

A leading retail group is seeking a Senior Category Manager for their Somerset office. The role involves owning and evolving category strategy, leading cross-functional teams, and managing P&L. Ideal candidates will have a strong commercial acumen, proven category growth success, and excellent negotiation skills. The position offers exceptional benefits, including 33 days holiday, a discretionary bonus, and in-house training opportunities. This is an opportunity for a strategic thinker to drive significant growth within a fast-paced retail environment.