Job Description
Category Manager
Do you have experience managing a product category in a retail or FMCG environment?
Have you negotiated with suppliers to achieve better commercial outcomes?
Do you have experience using data and insights to inform your category strategy?
MacGregor Black are partnering with a FMCG Retail Business, looking for a Category Manager.
We’re seeking an experienced and commercially minded Category Manager to lead and optimise product category strategies for a major player in the UK retail and wholesale sector. This is a high-impact role suited to individuals who are both analytically sharp and relationship-driven, capable of balancing commercial goals with customer-centric thinking.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Category Ownership: Develop and deliver tailored category strategies that drive revenue growth, margin improvement, and market relevance.
2. Range and Pricing Management: Define the optimal product assortment and pricing structure, underpinned by performance data, competitor insight, and consumer trends.
3. Supplier Engagement: Build collaborative partnerships with key suppliers to create mutually beneficial business plans, negotiate pr...