Strategic Category Manager – Growth & Supplier Partnerships

Page Personnel; Aberford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Private Medical

Onsite parking

22 days annual leave

Job summary

Page Personnel is recruiting a Category Manager for a broad, commercially focused role in the UK. You will own your category, shape strategy, and influence supplier relationships within a well-established FMCG wholesaler.

The position offers commercial scope, partnership with marketing and external agencies, and a path to impactful category leadership. You will develop strategies, analyse market data, and deliver campaigns that drive sales and profitability, while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Proven experience in category management within retail.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret market data and trends.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with marketing teams and external agencies.
• Results-driven mindset focused on achieving business objectives.
• Knowledge of supplier negotiation and relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies to drive sales and profitability.
• Analyse market trends, competitor activities, and customer insights to inform decision-making.
• Collaborate with marketing and agency teams to deliver effective campaigns.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate agreements to maximise value.
• Monitor category performance and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.
• Work with cross-functional teams to align category strategies with business objectives.
• Present findings and strategies to senior stakeholders clearly.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.

Skills

Category management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Marketing collaboration

Negotiation

Results driven

Job description

Page Personnel is recruiting a Category Manager for a broad, commercially focused role in the UK. You will own your category, shape strategy, and influence supplier relationships within a well-established FMCG wholesaler.

The position offers commercial scope, partnership with marketing and external agencies, and a path to impactful category leadership. You will develop strategies, analyse market data, and deliver campaigns that drive sales and profitability, while collaborating with