Reporting to: Lead Category Manager Location: Equity, Eccles, or Watford
We are seeking a passionate and commercially savvy Category Manager to lead our Wine category, a key part of our dynamic Alcohol team.
This role can be based at any of our offices in Equity, Eccles, or Watford. We offer a hybrid working model, combining office collaboration with remote work flexibility.
Job Summary: Maximise the profitability of specified product categories, enhance customer satisfaction, and increase cash profit.
* Develop and implement category plans to meet sales, margin, and profit targets while ensuring product availability.
* Negotiate annually with suppliers for competitive terms.
* Gather and respond to customer feedback to shape category plans, linking to sell plans and customer satisfaction.
* Respond professionally and promptly to queries from customers, suppliers, or internal teams.
* Communicate category plans and objectives clearly to ensure understanding and buy-in.
* Ensure product ranges reflect principles of good, better, and best.
* Collaborate with the senior team to identify opportunities and improve processes.
* Lead the category team, manage performance, and develop succession plans, supporting Booker’s values of inclusion and development.
* Adhere to our Business Code of Conduct, acting with integrity, promoting diversity and inclusion.
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 record keeping.
* Maintain knowledge of relevant markets and developments.
* Flexibility in work approach.
Relevant Experience:
* Previous buying experience preferred.
* Extensive experience working in FMG.
* Proven ability to work autonomously.
* Experience in developing and managing marketing campaigns.
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