1. Lead the Strategy for Retail Category Management in this newly created role
2. Highly competitive package flexible and hybrid working with remote option
About Our Client
Our client operates in the retail sector with a well established and well known range of branded products
Job Description
3. Develop and deliver category management strategy and implement new processes required to support the introduction of category management to the business
4. Lead range and availability initiatives to drive category performance.
5. Build strong relationships throughout the buying and retail function to drive category objectives.
6. Track business performance & promotions to analyse success for future pricing and promotional strategy development.
7. Develop and implement category growth plan
8. Innovate the brands fixture for future trends and increased consumer engagement.
9. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
10. Collaborate with commercial, marketing and retail teams to shape category strategies.
11. Step change the financial performance of our key categories through the introduction of category management
12. Determine which suppliers and brands should be most strategic for us and ensure joint business plans are in place to achieve strong growth
13. Manage and develop the buying team to ensure smooth and efficient processes
14. Ensure optimal SKU count and space allocations
15. Help shape the future of the team, performance, capability and structure
Work with suppliers and stores to ensure optimal training plan is put in place and executed; product, placement, merchandising etc.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Retail Category Manager should have:
16. Proven category management experience in high profile accounts / brands
17. Track record of delivering annual category growth plans to deliver increased performance in sales
18. Strong influencing and relationship-building skills
19. Be a strong communicator with a positive attitude, able to influence cross-functionally with all stakeholders.
20. Experience in working with stores to influence space allocation and merchandising of ranges and products.
What's on Offer
21. Competitive salary
22. Generous pension scheme
23. Life assurance coverage
24. Car allowance
25. Private medical insurance
26. 30 days of holiday leave annually.
27. Hybrid working/Remote Option
This permanent role in Aberdeen offers an excellent opportunity for a Retail Category Manager to make an impact in a newly created role, apply today!