Category Manager

Energia E Ambiente; Bardi; Ibrido; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading energy and environment company is seeking a Category Manager to lead the development and execution of category strategies aimed at driving profitable growth. This hybrid role will involve collaboration with cross-functional teams and requires strong analytical skills, excellent negotiation abilities, and a customer-focused mindset. The successful candidate will also monitor category performance and lead supplier negotiations to enhance market share.

Servizi

Company Car Scheme

33 days annual leave

Competenze

• Experience in a category role with end-to-end knowledge of category management and P&L.
• Natural analytical mind with data-driven decision-making capability.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Mansioni

• Develop and execute category plans to maximize sales and market share.
• Monitor category performance using KPIs and implement improvements.
• Lead supplier negotiations and manage supplier relationships.

Conoscenze

Curious

Customer Focus

Collaborates

Takes Accountability

Financial Acumen

Drives Results

Descrizione del lavoro

You will have full ownership of your category, developing insightful short- and long-term plans, executing impactful pricing, developing and growing our own brand, identifying direct sourcing opportunities, conducting competitive benchmarking and executing impactful promotional campaigns. Analysing market trends, consumer behaviour and competitor activities in order to identify growth opportunities and market gaps.

Monitor and evaluate category performance, leveraging key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective measures. Lead supplier negotiations, ensuring favourable terms and conditions to drive cost savings and strengthen supplier relationships.

Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you will ensure optimal product availability and stock health, supported by clear sales plans, build strong supplier partnerships and develop strategies that will champion your category across the business maximising sales and market share.>

This is a permanent, hybrid role where you will spend your time collaborating in our offices located just 10 minutes from Birmingham Airport, at our branches and remotely.

Qualifications

At Rexel, we prioritise hiring individuals based on behaviours and potential, rather than requiring specific formal qualifications for roles, the behaviours that will set you up for success as a Category Manager include :

Behaviours Set for Success

• CURIOUS: Seeking new ways to grow and be challenged, using formal and informal learning channels
• CUSTOMER FOCUS: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer‑centric solutions
• COLLABORATES: Building partnerships and working with others to meet shared objectives
• TAKES ACCOUNTABILITY: Takes action, removing obstacles to get work done
• FINANCIAL ACUMEN: Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions
• DRIVES RESULTS: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances

Ideally you will already have experiencein a category role with end to end knowledge of category management and P&L.

You will have a natural analytical mind and the ability to make data‑driven decisions.

As an excellent negotiation and communicator you are able to work in a dynamic and constantly changing environment with an agile approach that you thrive within.

Additional Information

At Rexel UK, we actively seek talent with different experiences, background and perspectives because we know that diversity drives fresh ideas and great results. Working together as one team, we’re building a high‑performance culture that not only drives success but also creates real value for our customers and communities. Creating an environment where individuality is celebrated and creativity flourishes, we’re making sure everyone feels supported and confident to be their best.

Company Description

As a Category Manager at Rexel, you will be at the heart of shaping and delivering customer‑led category strategies that drive profitable growth and exceptional customer experiences.

Benefits of a Career with Rexel

Company Car Scheme

33 days annual leave (including