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Category Manager - Beer & Cider, Wellingborough Client: Booker
Location: Wellingborough, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: ffddf0be435c
Job Views: 15
Posted: 22.06.2025
Expiry Date: 06.08.2025
Job Description: Booker • Wellingborough, Watford or Eccles • Apply by 16-May-2025
About the role Are you ready to take your buying career to the next level?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Category Manager in our Beer & Cider team at Booker, based in Wellingborough, Watford, or Eccles.
The role focuses on maximizing profitability, enhancing customer satisfaction, and increasing cash profit within specified product categories.
Join us to make a difference and reinforce Booker as the wholesaler of choice!
What is in it for you At Booker, we offer a great work environment and career opportunities, along with a fantastic benefits package:
A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases and double discounts during special events.
After 3 months, a Tesco colleague discount card with increasing discounts, plus savings at Tesco Cafe and F&F.
10% off pay monthly & SIM-only deals with Tesco Mobile, plus other deals.
Up to 30% off insurance with Tesco Bank.
Free eye tests and discounts on glasses and contact lenses.
50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
Discounted RAC breakdown cover and access to a deals website.
Participation in the Save As You Earn share scheme after 3 months.
Retirement savings plan with employer match.
Life assurance coverage.
Health and wellbeing support, Employee Assistance Programme, and Virtual GP.
Competitive holiday packages.
Responsibilities Develop and implement category plans to meet sales, margin, and profit targets.
Grow own brand business and source products to increase sales and margins.
Negotiate annually with suppliers for favorable terms.
Respond to customer feedback, shape category plans, and handle queries professionally.
Communicate category objectives effectively.
Ensure product displays reflect good, better, best principles.
Collaborate with the team to identify opportunities and improve processes.
Lead the category team, manage performance, and support succession planning.
Adhere to the Business Code of Conduct, promote diversity and inclusion.
Requirements 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 skills.
Knowledge of relevant markets and developments.
Flexible work approach.
Experience Extensive experience in FMG and buying teams.
Proven ability to work autonomously.
Experience in developing and managing marketing campaigns.
About us Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler, serving independent retailers, caterers, and small businesses nationwide. We operate over 190 branches, distribution centers, and support centers across the UK.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core to Booker, ensuring everyone feels represented and valued. We support flexible working arrangements to accommodate diverse needs.
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