Strategic Category Manager – Trading & Growth | Hybrid

Co-op Group; Scunthorpe; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail cooperative in the UK seeks a Category Manager to oversee product performance and develop effective trading strategies. This role entails managing supplier relationships and collaborating across teams. The ideal candidate has experience in category management and strong sales skills. Offering a salary of £41,000 to £48,000 plus benefits, including a pension and bonuses, the workplace is hybrid with time spent in Scunthorpe and Manchester.

Benefits

Annual bonus

28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service)

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

30% discount on Co-op products

Virtual healthcare services

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Category Manager required.
• Proven track record of effective trading strategies.
• Ability to turn data insights into actionable items.

Responsibilities

• Manage product category performance across channels.
• Plan and deliver pricing and promotional strategies.
• Collaborate with supply chain and finance teams.

Skills

Sales skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Communication skills

Data analysis

Job description

A leading retail cooperative in the UK seeks a Category Manager to oversee product performance and develop effective trading strategies. This role entails managing supplier relationships and collaborating across teams. The ideal candidate has experience in category management and strong sales skills. Offering a salary of £41,000 to £48,000 plus benefits, including a pension and bonuses, the workplace is hybrid with time spent in Scunthorpe and Manchester.