Strategic Category Manager – FMCG & Foodservice

Bestway Wholesale Limited; Stevenage; Presencial; GBP 45.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Pension

22 days annual leave plus option toBuy

Life Assurance

Private Medical

Onsite parking

Descripción de la vacante

Bestway Wholesale Limited is seeking a Category Manager to maximise sales and profit for Bestway Foodservice and Caterers. The role covers category management, ranging, pricing, strategy development, supplier management, promotional planning and supporting marketing income.

You will mentor Category Assistants and oversee category activities, driving joint business plans and effective category strategies across the portfolio.

Formación

• Significant experience in FMCG Wholesale or Foodservice (Buying, Sales or Category Management).
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience creating and delivering Category Strategy and promotional plans.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure activities support achievement of budget for sales, wholesale margin and cash profit.
• Maximise availability across product categories through sound commercial reasoning.
• Work 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.
• Ranging and pricing of products in line with pricing policy and business strategy.
• Plan seasonal promotions and corporate initiatives with supply base and internal teams.
• Range management and development including gap analysis and supplier liaison.
• Define and manage Own Brand strategy within the category.
• Ensure admin tasks for the category are completed correctly and on time.
• Analyze promotional effectiveness and forecasts for product categories.

Conocimientos

FMCG Wholesale / Foodservice exp

Category Management

Negotiation

Stakeholder influence

Ranging & Pricing

Descripción del empleo

Bestway Wholesale Limited is seeking a Category Manager to maximise sales and profit for Bestway Foodservice and Caterers. The role covers category management, ranging, pricing, strategy development, supplier management, promotional planning and supporting marketing income.

You will mentor Category Assistants and oversee category activities, driving joint business plans and effective category strategies across the portfolio.