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Category Manager - Poultry & Eggs, Higham Ferrers
Client: Booker
Location: Higham Ferrers, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 551ac635a013
Job Views: 4
Posted: 02.05.2025
Expiry Date: 16.06.2025
Job Description:
Booker • Equity House Irthlingborough Road Wellingborough • Apply by 02-May-2025
About the role
Reporting to: Head of Category Management. Based: Wellingborough, Eccles or Watford.
Job Summary: Maximise the profitability of specified product categories, improve customer satisfaction, and increase cash profit.
We are recruiting for a Category Manager in the Fresh team, responsible for poultry and eggs, based at either our Eccles, Wellingborough, or Watford offices.
What is in it for you
At Booker, we offer a great working environment and career opportunities, along with an attractive benefits package:
* 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 Tesco purchases for four days after paydays, thirteen times a year, plus discounts at Tesco Cafe and F&F.
* 10% off pay monthly & SIM-only deals with Tesco Mobile and other deals throughout the year.
* Up to 30% off car, pet, and home insurance at Tesco Bank.
* Free eye tests and discounts on glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses.
* 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
* Discounted RAC breakdown cover and access to a deals website.
* Participation in the Save As You Earn share scheme after 3 months.
* Retirement savings plan with up to 5% employer match.
* Life assurance coverage.
* Health and wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP.
* Competitive holiday packages.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and implement category plans to meet sales, margin, and profit targets, ensuring product availability.
* Grow own brand business through sourcing and strategic initiatives.
* Negotiate annually with suppliers for favorable terms.
* Respond to customer feedback and shape category strategies accordingly.
* Handle customer queries professionally and promptly.
* Communicate category plans effectively to ensure understanding and buy-in.
* Maintain product range principles reflecting good, better, and best options.
* Collaborate with team members to identify opportunities and improve processes.
* Adhere to the Business Code of Conduct, acting with integrity, promoting diversity and inclusion.
Required Skills and Experience
Operational skills relevant to the role:
* Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to work independently, solve problems, and make commercial decisions.
* Attention to detail, report writing, data interpretation, and record keeping.
* Knowledge of relevant markets and market developments.
* Flexible work approach.
Experience:
* Previous experience buying Meat.
* Extensive experience working in FMG.
* Proven record of working 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 across the country. We operate over 190 branches, distribution centers, logistics sites, and support centers nationwide.
We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming everyone to be themselves at work. We support flexible working arrangements to accommodate different life circumstances.
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