Senior Category Manager - Co-op Wholesale

CO-OP; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail organization in Scunthorpe is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead a team in developing pricing and promotional strategies. The successful candidate will have a strong track record in commercial strategies and be adept in building supplier relationships. This role offers a dynamic opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing team with a focus on community and value creation.

Benefits

Company car

Private healthcare

Annual bonus

28 days holiday

Pension contributions up to 10%

30% discount on products

Early pay access

Virtual healthcare

24/7 support service

Training and support

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience developing and owning commercial strategies across product categories.
• Track record of shaping and delivering effective trading strategies.
• Ability to analyze data and trends to improve trading performance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Sales

Negotiation

Supplier management

Relationship building

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Co‑op Wholesale is growing, and we’re looking for people who want to help shape what comes next. As a Senior Category Manager in our brand‑new Trading team, you’ll lead a talented team of category managers and analysts. Together, you’ll shape pricing, range, and promotional strategies that deliver real value for our partners. You’ll own your category’s performance across multiple channels, working closely with our Co‑op buying group and your category’s supplier base to develop a market‑leading range of products.

Why this role matters

We’re building something big at Co‑op Wholesale. With a refreshed structure and exciting plans ahead, we’re creating new opportunities to strengthen our proposition for our independent retailers, key accounts, and a growing corporate client base. This is your chance to bring new ideas to life and make a real impact. Be part of it.

What you’ll do

• Own your category strategy and drive performance across channels
• Lead, support, and develop your team—helping them to grow and thrive
• Monitor category performance and make sure we’re hitting our targets
• Use data and market insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Collaborate with colleagues across our supply chain, finance, and operations teams
• Build strong supplier relationships to deliver value for them and Co‑op

Qualifications

• Experience developing and owning commercial strategies across product categories, including pricing, promotional planning, and range architecture
• A strong track record of shaping and delivering effective trading strategies
• Great sales, negotiation, supplier management, and relationship‑building skills
• The ability to analyze data, trends, and insights to spot opportunities to improve trading performance
• Good leadership skills, with the ability to inspire teams to deliver commercial plans
• Good communication and collaboration skills
• The drive to make a difference and grow your category

At Co‑op, we’re owned by our members. And because we’re owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a movement. We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive.

Benefits

• A company car
• Private healthcare
• An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• 30% discount on Co‑op products and 10% off other brands
• Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice
• 24/7 colleague support service
• Training and support for your development and career progression
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme