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Booker • Equity House Irthlingborough Road Wellingborough • Apply by 16-May-2025
About the role
Are you ready to take your buying career to the next level?
We have several vacancies for Category Managers at Booker, based in our Support Centres in Wellingborough, Watford, or Eccles.
The role of a Category Manager involves maximizing the profitability of specific product categories, enhancing customer satisfaction, and increasing cash profit.
Are you prepared to make a difference and contribute to a significant team? Apply today and help position Booker as the wholesaler of choice!
What is in it for you
At Booker, we offer a great working environment and opportunities for career advancement, along with a comprehensive benefits package:
* 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 offering 10% to 15% off most Tesco purchases, plus discounts at Tesco Cafe and F&F.
* 10% off pay monthly & SIM-only deals with Tesco Mobile, along with other deals throughout the year.
* Up to 30% off car, pet, and home insurance at Tesco bank, terms apply.
* Free eye tests and discounts on glasses and contact lenses when spending £50 or more.
* 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
* Discounted RAC breakdown cover.
* Access to a deals website and a cycle-to-work scheme.
* Participation in our Save As You Earn share scheme after 3 months.
* Retirement savings plan with up to 5% employer matching.
* Life assurance coverage up to three times your annual salary.
* Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP services.
* A comprehensive holiday package.
Responsibilities
* Develop and implement category plans to meet sales, margin, and profit targets, ensuring product availability.
* Grow own brand business through sourcing and strategic planning.
* Negotiate annually with suppliers for favorable terms.
* Actively seek and respond to customer feedback, shaping category and sell plans.
* Handle customer queries and complaints professionally and promptly.
* Communicate category plans clearly to relevant teams, ensuring understanding and buy-in.
* Maintain product principles of good, better, and best in the business centers.
* Collaborate with team members to identify opportunities and improve processes.
* Lead the category team, manage performance, and develop succession plans, supporting Booker’s inclusive culture.
* Adhere to the Business Code of Conduct, acting with integrity and championing diversity and inclusion.
Required Skills
* 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 developments.
* Flexible work approach.
Experience
* Extensive experience in FMG and buying teams.
* 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 across the country. We operate over 190 branches, multiple distribution centers, and support centers nationwide.
We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring everyone feels represented and able to be themselves at work. We support flexible working arrangements to accommodate various life circumstances.
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