Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Category Manager to join our team. As Category Manager you will have previous experience in Food Retail and be responsible for driving the sales and profitability of your assigned areas. The role holds responsibility for all commercial aspects of a portfolio of categories including range selection, negotiation, pricing, marketing, promotional planning, new product development, and the management of a suite of planograms.
The Category Manager will be expected to continually review the goods’ supply chain, ensure consistent stock availability, negotiate with brand partners and suppliers to achieve the best terms including over-riders, promotional rebates, listings and marketing fees.
The role requires the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with our branded partners, suppliers and internal departments and to at all times deliver on Rontec’s core values.
This role is based in our Head Office in Watford - Working hours 9am to 5.15pm - 5 days a week.
KEY ACTIVITIES
1. Maximise the store sales and margin conversion through effective brand management, supplier negotiation and continual innovation and adaption of the shop offer.
2. Management and regular review of the goods’ supply chain for the assigned categories, e...