Job Description
Job Title - Category Manager
Location - Central London Office. Up to 2 days working from home.
Salary - Up to £60,000 plus bonus. DOE
Benefits - 23 days holiday, pension, company bonus and staff discounts / events.
Our client, a leading distributor of highly regarded medical aesthetic skincare and devices, is looking for a Category Manager to join their team.
Your role
You will be responsible for account managing key injectable suppliers whilst building and maintaining long-term relationships.
Working closely with the COO to build, negotiate and agree annual terms of agreements and contribute to quarterly reviews.
You will develop promotional plans, including negotiating funding for promotional support. You will work closely with internal teams including marketing, sales, and education. You will ensure that the voice of the brand, strategy and communication is consistent across all channels.
You will analyse data and gain market intel, of which will be delivered to senior stakeholders both internally and externally.
You will be focused on the detail and ensure that you are compliant with regulatory requirements.
Skills and experience required
A minimum of 3 years commercial experience working with suppliers in a category manager, buyer or supplier relations role.
Ability to understand data and present this to senior stakeholders.
Experience in negotiation and influencing across multiple levels and functions.
Commercially astute with knowledge of P&L when making decisions.
Project Management experience desired.