Strategic Commercial Category Manager (Hybrid)

Wickes; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical and Life Assurance

Contributory pension scheme

Discount platform

Job summary

Wickes is seeking a Category Manager to join our Commercial team in Watford at the WATFORD LINK HOUSE SUPPORT CENTRE. You will own end-to-end category management, sourcing ranges, pricing and promotions to maximise consumer appeal, and work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

You will have extensive retail experience, a commercial mindset, and strong marketing and sales understanding. Excellent communication is essential to lead the category forward.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end category management in retail.
• Strong understanding of consumer needs and retail environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Set a clear category strategy to drive sales and profit.
• Develop and build category plans to grow market share.
• Manage trading plan and deliver on numbers.

Skills

Category management

Supplier management

Communication skills

Project management

Job description

Wickes is seeking a Category Manager to join our Commercial team in Watford at the WATFORD LINK HOUSE SUPPORT CENTRE. You will own end-to-end category management, sourcing ranges, pricing and promotions to maximise consumer appeal, and work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

You will have extensive retail experience, a commercial mindset, and strong marketing and sales understanding. Excellent communication is essential to lead the category forward.