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Category Manager - BWS
Are you a commercially driven buyer or trader with a passion for the BWS category?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced, margin-focused environment where your supplier relationships really count?
Looking to step into a role with one of the UK’s leading wholesale businesses and take real ownership of your category?
MacGregor Black are recruiting for one of our clients in the wholesale sector, for a Category Manager (BWS) to join their team. This is a Permanent role in London, that requires 5 days a week on site.
This is a pivotal commercial role that blends buying, pricing, promotional planning and supplier negotiation – perfect for someone with trading experience in a dynamic retail or wholesale environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Managing your category to deliver against targets for sales, margin and profitability
* Developing category plans that support both the wholesale business and its retail partners
* Building supplier relationships and negotiating pricing, promotional plans and income
* Overseeing ranging and pricing, ensuring commercial logic and competitive positioning
* Leading the delivery of seasonal events, media campaigns and NPD launches
* Analysing market data, performance insights and promotional effectiveness
* Driving balance across branded and own-label offerings
* Supporting and mentoring Category Assistants to deliver admin and executional tasks
What We're Looking For:
* Experience in a Buying, Trading, or Category role within FMCG – ideally Wholesale, Retail, or Convenience
* Strong knowledge or passion for the Beer, Wine & Spirits category
* Confident negotiator with proven supplier relationship management skills
* Commercially sharp with the ability to analyse data and translate it into actions
* Great communicator who thrives in a cross-functional and fast-moving environment
* Tenacious, organised, and results-driven
We are committed to being a fair and inclusive employer. If you require any adjustments to support you in the interview process, please let us know.
Salary: Up to £55k (DOE) + benefits & bonus.
Apply via the ad, or contact Kieron Hall at MacGregor Black, for a more in depth chat.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Purchasing
* Industries
Beverage Manufacturing, Retail, and Wholesale Alcoholic Beverages
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