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View more categories | View less categories | Sector Distribution and Warehouse Role | Manager | Contract Type: Permanent | Hours: Full Time
What's in it for you
* A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
* After 3 months' service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4-day period after every four-weekly pay day, thirteen times a year. In addition, 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
* 10% off pay monthly & SIM-only deals with Tesco Mobile, plus additional deals throughout the year.
* Up to 30% off car, pet, and home insurance at Tesco Bank. Terms and conditions apply.
* Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. Save 30% on glasses, prescription sunglasses, and contact lenses when you spend £50 or more.
* 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
* Exclusive discounts on RAC breakdown cover.
* An exclusive deals website for everyday savings, including a cycle-to-work scheme.
* After 3 months' service, join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme to buy Tesco shares at a discount.
* Retirement savings plan (pension) – save up to 5%, with Booker matching your contributions.
* Life Assurance – cover for death in service up to three times your annual pay.
* Health and Wellbeing support, including 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
* A comprehensive holiday package.
About the role
Reporting to: Lead Category Manager
Location: Equity House, Wellingborough
We are seeking an experienced and driven Category Manager focused on wine, based at any of our office locations in Wellingborough, Watford, or Eccles.
Job Summary: Maximize profitability of designated product categories, enhance customer satisfaction, and increase cash profit.
Key responsibilities include:
* Develop and implement category plans to meet sales, margin, and profit targets while ensuring product availability.
* Negotiate annually with suppliers for favorable terms.
* Gather and respond to customer feedback to shape category strategies.
* Handle queries professionally and promptly from customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
* Communicate category plans clearly to ensure understanding and buy-in.
* Maintain product range principles of good, better, and best.
* Collaborate with senior teams to identify opportunities and improve processes.
* Lead the category team, manage performance, and develop succession plans, supporting Booker’s inclusivity initiatives.
* Adhere to the Business Code of Conduct, act with integrity, and promote diversity and inclusion.
Required skills and experience:
* Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
* 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.
* Flexible work approach.
* Previous buying experience desired.
* Extensive experience in FMCG.
* Proven track record of working autonomously.
* Experience in developing and managing marketing campaigns.
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