What's in it for you
At Booker, we offer a great place to work and opportunities for career progression, along with a fantastic benefits package:
* A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
* After 3 months, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% off, increasing to 15% during a 4-day period after every four-weekly pay day, thirteen times a year. Additionally, 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
* 10% off pay monthly & SIM-only deals with Tesco Mobile, plus other deals throughout the year.
* Up to 30% off car, pet, and home insurance at Tesco Bank (terms apply).
* Free eye tests when spending £50 or more, with 30% savings on glasses, contact lenses, and prescription sunglasses.
* 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
* Exclusive discounts on RAC breakdown cover and access to a deals website for everyday savings, including a cycle-to-work scheme.
* After 3 months, eligibility to join our Save As You Earn share scheme, allowing you to buy Tesco shares at a discount.
* Retirement savings plan (pension) with Booker matching contributions up to 5%.
* Life Assurance coverage of up to three times your annual pay.
* Health and Wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP services for you and your family.
* A comprehensive holiday package.
About the role
Reporting to: Lead Category Manager
Location: Wellingborough, Eccles, or Watford
Job Summary: Maximise profitability of specified product categories, improve customer satisfaction, and increase cash profit.
We are recruiting a Category / Buying Manager for the Retail Grocery team, focusing on Crisps, Snacks & Nuts, based at either our Eccles, Wellingborough, or Watford offices.
You will be responsible for
* Developing and implementing category plans to meet sales, margin, and profit targets while maintaining product availability.
* Growing the own brand business, sourcing products to increase sales and margins.
* Negotiating annually with suppliers to secure competitive terms.
* Responding to customer feedback to shape category plans, linking to sales strategies and satisfaction metrics.
* Handling customer queries and complaints professionally and promptly.
* Communicating category plans and objectives effectively to ensure understanding and buy-in.
* Ensuring product displays reflect good, better, and best principles.
* Collaborating with the team to identify opportunities and improve processes.
* Adhering to our Business Code of Conduct, acting with integrity, championing diversity, and practicing due diligence.
You will need
Operational skills:
* Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to work independently, solve problems, and make commercial decisions.
* Attention to detail, report writing, data interpretation, and accurate record-keeping.
* Knowledge of relevant markets and market developments.
* Flexibility in work approach.
Experience relevant for this job:
* Previous buying experience desired.
* Extensive experience working in FMG.
* Proven ability to work autonomously.
* Experience in developing and managing marketing campaigns.
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