Job Description
Quest Search and Selection is currently looking for Category Manager for driving sales performance across allocated categories non-food and food, range selection, promotions, pricing, marketing, and new product development. Leads supplier negotiations to secure optimal cost prices, promotional rebates, over-riders, listing agreements, and marketing contributions.
Partnering with a leading retail operator in the UK, managing a nationwide network of small stores, often combined with convenience stores and food-to-go outlets.
The roles & responsibilities of this Category Manager role:
1. Drive profitability and growth across allocated product ranges.
2. Develop planograms in collaboration with space planners and suppliers.
3. Recommend, deliver, and manage in-store promotions, including point-of-sale materials and performance analysis.
4. Set pricing structures and bands for all assigned products.
5. Identify and launch new products and innovative ideas.
6. Track category performance and benchmark against competitors.
7. Build in-depth category knowledge through supplier engagement and market research.
8. Create and implement marketing initiatives for assigned categories.
9. Maximise store sales and margins through effective category management and supplier negotiation.
10. Ensure sustained pro...