We are seeking a driven and commercially minded Category Manager to join our Grocery team. In this role, you will play a key part in maximising the profitability of specified product categories, enhancing customer satisfaction, and driving cash profit across the business.
This role can be based out of Wellingborough, Eccles or Watford.
Responsibilities
* The development and implementation of category plans ensuring delivery of sales, margin and profit are met whilst maintaining continuity of product availability.
* Growth of own brand business, sourcing as appropriate to grow sales and margins.
* Annual negotiation with suppliers to ensure competitive terms year on year.
* Seek and react to customer feedback at every opportunity, shaping the category plan, whilst linking to the sell plan and customer satisfaction.
* Respond to customer queries and complaints professionally, at speed.
* Communicate category plans and objectives for relevant product categories, ensuring understanding and buy-in is achieved.
* Ensure product area in the business centres reflect the principles of good, better and best.
* Work as part of the team to identify opportunities and develop or improve ways of working.
* Follow our Business Code of Conduct and act with integrity and due diligence, championing diversity and inclusion.
Qualifications
* Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to work independently, solve problems and make commercial decisions.
* Attention to detail, written reporting, data interpretation and accurate record keeping.
* Knowledge of relevant markets and market developments.
* Flexibility in work approach.
Experience
* Previous experience buying fresh products.
* Extensive experience working in the FMCG sector.
* Proven record of working autonomously.
* Experience in development and management of marketing campaigns.
Benefits
* A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
* After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% (increasing to 15%) off most purchases at Tesco, and additional discounts at Tesco Cafe and F&F purchases.
* 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile.
* Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank.
* Free eye test when you spend £50 or more; 30% off on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
* 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
* Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates.
* Access to a deals and discounts website, including a cycle to work scheme.
* Annual Save As You Earn share scheme after 3 months service.
* Retirement savings plan – save up to 5%, Booker will match contributions.
* Life Assurance – death in service coverage up to three times annual pay.
* Health and wellbeing support including a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
* Generous holiday package.
Eligibility
We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles.
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