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25.06.2025
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Job Description:
Booker • 11 Greycaine Road, Bushey Mill Lane, Watford • Apply by 09-May-2025
About the role
Reporting to: Lead Category Manager Based: Watford, Equity or Eccles
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 Impulse/Confectionary team, based either in Watford, Equity, or Eccles offices.
What is in it for you
At Booker, we offer a great place to work and a fantastic benefits package, including:
* A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker 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 for four days after each pay day, thirteen times a year, plus discounts at Tesco Cafe and F&F.
* 10% off pay monthly & SIM deals with Tesco Mobile, with additional deals throughout the year.
* Up to 30% off car, pet, and home insurance at Tesco Bank.
* Free eye test when spending £50 or more, and 30% off glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses.
* 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
* Exclusive discounted RAC breakdown cover rates.
* Access to discounted everyday purchases and a cycle to work scheme.
* Opportunity to join the Save As You Earn share scheme after 3 months.
* Retirement savings plan with up to 5% company match.
* Life Assurance for death in service, up to three times annual pay.
* Health and Wellbeing resources, including Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP.
* A competitive holiday package.
Responsibilities include:
* Developing and implementing category plans to meet sales, margin, and profit targets while maintaining product availability.
* Growing own brand business through sourcing and supplier negotiations.
* Negotiating annually with suppliers for competitive terms.
* Responding to customer feedback and shaping category and sell plans accordingly.
* Handling customer queries professionally and promptly.
* Communicating category plans effectively within the team.
* Ensuring product range reflects good, better, best principles.
* Collaborating with senior teams to identify opportunities and improve processes.
* Leading the category team, managing performance, and succession planning.
* Adhering to the Business Code of Conduct, promoting diversity and inclusion.
Operational skills required:
* Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to work independently, problem-solve, 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 needed:
* Extensive experience in FMG and leading a buying team.
* Proven ability to work autonomously.
* Experience in developing and managing marketing campaigns.
About us
Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler, serving independent retailers, caterers, and small businesses nationwide through over 190 branches and multiple distribution centers.
We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring everyone feels represented and able to be themselves. We support flexible working arrangements to accommodate different life situations.
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