Senior Category Manager

Pharmacy2U Ltd.; Coalville; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Pension

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave

Staff discounts

DBS check

Job summary

Pharmacy2U Ltd. in Bardon near Coalville is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead the commercial performance of Fragrance, Gifting, Skincare, Baby and Travel categories.

You will develop category strategies, drive sales and profitability, manage supplier partnerships and mentor a direct report. This permanent, full-time role offers a hybrid schedule (two days in the office per week), a salary of £45,000–£55,000 DOE plus up to 10% discretionary bonus, and a wide benefits package designed to

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Category Management, Buying or Commercial Trading.
• Proven track record of growing sales, profit and customer base.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Experience working cross-functionally across marketing, digital, finance and supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial performance and growth of fragrance, gifting, skincare, baby and travel categories.
• Develop and deliver category strategies to drive sales and profitability.
• Manage and develop a direct report, providing leadership and performance coaching.
• Build supplier partnerships to maximise opportunities and value.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Digital, CRM, Supply Chain and Finance to execute plans.

Skills

Category Management

Buying

Commercial Trading

Negotiation

Leadership

Retail

E-commerce

Job description

Role: Senior Category Manager

Location: Bardon, LE67 1GQ. We operate a hybrid schedule, 2 days in the office per week.

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum DOE, + up to a 10% discretionary annual bonus, plus extensive benefits

Contract type: Permanent

Employment type: Full time

Working hours: Monday – Friday 37.5 hours per week. We work on a core hours principle. Our core hours are 09:30 - 16:00; you can work around these to suit you!

Do you want to work for the nation’s largest online pharmacy ensuring excellence for all our patients? We’re a market leader in the pharmacy world, with 25 years’ experience, helping over 1.8 million patients in England manage their NHS prescriptions from request through to delivery. We are Great Place to Work certified as we consider colleague experience a top priority every day, and as a certified B Corp we also meet high standards of social and environmental responsibility. Our people are fundamental to our success and ensuring we achieve our vision to be a world leading, patient-centric digital healthcare provider. We are committed to continuing to develop a positive, open and honest working environment for all.

The Senior Category Manager leads the commercial performance and strategic growth of the Fragrance, Gifting, Skincare, Baby and Travel categories. Responsible for driving sales, profitability and customer growth, the role develops category strategies, manages supplier partnerships and identifies market opportunities to enhance the customer experience. Working cross functionally, they deliver revenue, margin and marketing income targets while supporting Pharmacy2U's ambition to be the UK's leading destination for health, beauty and wellness products.

Why you’ll love working with us

We believe great people deserve great support. That’s why we offer a benefits package designed to look after your health, finances, career and life outside work.

Financial security & rewards

• Competitive contributory pension
• Occupational sick pay
• Long-service awards and refer-a-friend bonuses
• Professional registration fees covered (GPhC, NMC, CIPD and more)
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (subject to eligibility)

Family-friendly

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible hybrid working to help balance work and home life

Health & wellbeing

• Private healthcare insurance at discounted rates (Aviva)
• Employee Assistance Programme and in-house mental health support
• Access to discounted gym memberships via Blue Light Card and benefits schemes
• Regular health and wellbeing initiatives

Career growth

• Strong commitment to CPD, training and professional development

Time off & flexibility

• 25 days’ annual leave, increasing with service
• Buy and sell holiday scheme

Everyday perks & exclusive discounts

• Blue Light Card and employee discount platform
• Exclusive discounts at The Springs, Leeds
• 25% off health & beauty purchases
• 25% off Pharmacy2U Private Online Doctor services

Culture & community

• Regular social events throughout the year

What you’ll be doing?

• Lead the commercial performance and growth of the Fragrance, Gifting, Skincare, Baby and Travel categories
• Develop and deliver category strategies that drive sales, profitability and customer acquisition
• Manage and develop a direct report, providing leadership, coaching and performance support
• Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships to maximise commercial opportunities and value
• Identify market trends, customer insights and emerging brands to strengthen category ranges
• Deliver revenue, margin and marketing income targets across the category portfolio
• Collaborate with Digital Merchandising, Marketing, CRM, Supply Chain, Clinical and Finance teams to execute trading and promotional plans.
• Support Pharmacy2U's ambition to be the UK's leading destination for health, beauty and wellness products through a customer-first approach

Who are we looking for?

• Significant experience in Category Management, Buying or Commercial Trading, ideally within Retail or E-commerce
• Proven track record of delivering category sales, profit and margin growth through effective trading and category strategies
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation skills and experience managing supplier relationships
• Experience developing trading plans, promotional activity and commercial initiatives to drive performance
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, customer insights and market trends to inform decision making
• Experience working cross-functionally with Marketing, Digital, Merchandising, Supply Chain and Finance teams
• Proven leadership capability, with experience managing, coaching and developing team members
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
• Highly organised with strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced Excel and reporting tool proficiency; experience within Beauty, Fragrance, Skincare, Baby, Travel or FMCG categories desirable but not essential

What happens next?

Please click apply and if we think you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange an interview.

Applicants must prove they have the right to live in the UK.

All successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.

Unsolicited agency applications will be treated as a gift.