Michael Page
Category Manager
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Category Manager - Bradford
As a Category Manager in Bradford within the retail industry, you'll play a key role in shaping the marketing strategies and managing agency partnerships to drive the success of the business. Your day-to-day will involve analysing market trends, collaborating with stakeholders, and implementing strategies to optimise category performance.
Client Details
Our client is a leading UK FMCG wholesaler with a strong market presence and an extensive supplier network. The business continues to grow its catering proposition and is investing in its category management function. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established organisation where you will have genuine commercial influence, ownership of your category and the opportunity to shape category strategy and supplier relationships.
Description
As a Category Manager you will:
- Develop and implement category strategies to drive sales and profitability.
- Analyse market trends, competitor activities, and customer insights to inform decision-making.
- Collaborate with marketing and agency teams to deliver effective campaigns.
- Manage supplier relationships and negotiate agreements to maximise value.
- Monitor category performance and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to align category strategies with business objectives.
- Present findings and strategies to senior stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
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Profile
A successful Category Manager should have:
- Proven experience in category management within the retail industry
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market data and trends.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience in working with marketing teams and external agencies.
- A results-driven mindset with a focus on achieving business objectives.
- Knowledge of supplier negotiations and relationship management.
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Job Offer
- Competitive salary up to £55,000 dependent on the level of experience.
- Pension scheme.
- 22 days of annual leave with the option to purchase additional days.
- Life Assurance.
- Private Medical.
- Onsite parking.
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Desired Skills and Experience
As a Category Manager you will:
- Develop and implement category strategies to drive sales and profitability.
- Analyse market trends, competitor activities, and customer insights to inform decision-making.
- Collaborate with marketing and agency teams to deliver effective campaigns.
- Manage supplier relationships and negotiate agreements to maximise value.
- Monitor category performance and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to align category strategies with business objectives.
- Present findings and strategies to senior stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
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