Strategic Category Manager, FMCG & Foodservice

Bestway Wholesale Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

22 days annual leave

Life Assurance

Private Medical

Onsite parking

Job summary

Bestway Wholesale Limited is seeking a Category Manager to drive category plans that maximise sales and profit for Bestway Foodservice and Caterers. You will lead category strategy, ranging, pricing, supplier management and promotional planning, while mentoring Category Assistants.

Negotiate income from suppliers for media promotions, ensure availability across categories, and communicate plans to internal teams. This role is based in the United Kingdom and offers a competitive package.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in FMCG Wholesale or Foodservice sector (Buying, Sales or Category Management).
• Tenacity, determination and assertiveness to achieve commercial outcomes.
• Ability to build internal and external relationships using influencing skills.
• Strong negotiator with a track record of securing favourable terms.
• Experience creating and delivering Category Strategy and promotional plans.
• Numerate with ability to analyse performance and market data.
• Problem-solving mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all activities and decisions support achievement and delivery of the budget for sales, wholesale margin and cash profit.
• Use sound commercial reasoning and influence to maximise availability across product categories.
• Work closely with suppliers to generate Joint Business Plans.
• Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships effectively.
• Create and implement Category strategy and plans to meet financial targets.
• Negotiate income from suppliers for media promotions and initiatives.
• Range and price all products in line with pricing policy and business strategy.
• Plan and communicate requirements for seasonal promotions and initiatives across the supply base and internal teams.
• Range management and development including gap analysis and price proposition.
• Define and manage Own Brand strategy for balance of branded vs own brand products.
• Ensure admin tasks for the Category are completed correctly and on time.
• Analyse promotional effectiveness and forecasts for product categories.

Skills

FMCG experience

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Influencing abilities

Job description

Bestway Wholesale Limited is seeking a Category Manager to drive category plans that maximise sales and profit for Bestway Foodservice and Caterers. You will lead category strategy, ranging, pricing, supplier management and promotional planning, while mentoring Category Assistants.

Negotiate income from suppliers for media promotions, ensure availability across categories, and communicate plans to internal teams. This role is based in the United Kingdom and offers a competitive package.