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Category Manager
Category Manager – Leeds (Wholesale & Retail)
MacGregor Black are seeking an experienced Category Manager to partner with a leading wholesale and retail business, delivering growth strategies across assigned food and beverage categories.
Are you a commercially minded Category Manager with a strong FMCG, Wholesale, or Foodservice background who thrives on driving sales, margin, and profitability?
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute category strategies to enhance sales, margins, and profitability
- Lead supplier relationship management, including Joint Business Planning (JBP) initiatives
- Design and implement ranging, pricing, and promotion strategies for assigned categories
- Negotiate supplier funding, marketing support, and commercial agreements
- Analyse market trends, category performance, and customer data to uncover growth opportunities
- Develop and refine own-brand strategies, optimising category portfolios
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure smooth category execution
- Mentor and develop Category Assistants within the team
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What We Are Looking For
- Proven experience in Category Management, Buying, or Commercial roles within FMCG, Wholesale, or Foodservice
- Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills
- Track record of developing and delivering successful category strategies
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and drive commercial action
- Outstanding stakeholder management and influencing capabilities
- Commercially driven, results-focused approach
Permanent Role | Based in Leeds
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