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About the role
Reporting to: Head of Category Management Based: Wellingborough
Job Summary: Maximising the profitability of specified product categories, improving customer satisfaction, and cash profit.
We are looking to recruit a Category Manager in the Fresh team, based at our Wellingborough office.
Main Responsibilities
* The development and implementation of category plans to ensure sales, margin, and profit targets are met while maintaining product availability.
* Growing the own brand business by sourcing products to increase sales and margins.
* Negotiating annually with suppliers to secure competitive terms.
* Seeking and responding to customer feedback to shape category plans, linking to sales strategies and customer satisfaction.
* Handling customer queries and complaints professionally and promptly.
* Communicating category plans and objectives effectively to ensure understanding and buy-in.
* Ensuring product displays reflect principles of good, better, and best options.
* Collaborating with the team to identify opportunities and improve working methods.
* Adhering to the Business Code of Conduct, acting with integrity, championing diversity and inclusion.
You will need
Operational skills:
* Exceptional communication and stakeholder management.
* Ability to work independently, solve problems, and make commercial decisions.
* Attention to detail, report writing, data interpretation, and accurate record keeping.
* Knowledge of relevant markets and developments.
* Flexibility in work approach.
Experience:
* Previous experience buying fresh products is desirable.
* Extensive experience working in FMG.
* Proven ability to work autonomously.
* Experience in developing and managing marketing campaigns.
What's in it for you
At Booker, we offer a great working environment and opportunities for career progression, along with these benefits:
* A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases and double discount events up to three times a year.
* After 3 months, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco, plus discounts at Tesco Cafe and F&F.
* 10% off pay monthly and SIM-only deals with Tesco Mobile, plus other deals throughout the year.
* Up to 30% off car, pet, and home insurance at Tesco Bank.
* Free eye tests and discounts on glasses and contact lenses.
* 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
* Discounted RAC breakdown cover.
* Access to discounted deals on everyday purchases and a cycle-to-work scheme.
* After 3 months, eligibility to join the Save As You Earn share scheme.
* Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
* Life assurance coverage.
* Health and wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP.
* Comprehensive holiday package.
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