What Will I Be Doing?
As Category Manager you will manage the daily category responsibilities and drive and implement new products and go to market plans alongside the Commercial and Marketing Directors.
Elements of the role include, but are not limited to assortment, specification, pricing, merchandising and the overall promotion of specified categories and their associated products to maximise customer trade and customer appeal.
You will be responsible for:
Product cycle management
New product development
Supplier management
Owning the shipping process
Working closely with the Business ManagerWhat is the Goal of the Role?
The goal of the Category Manager role is to increase sales and profitability of the business and drive sustainable growth. The client is seeking to move into new category directions, and this is your opportunity to showcase your ability and drive. You will be motivated to drive market innovation by exploring the potential for uncharted category introductions in order to enhance the current portfolio.
What Do I Need?
5+ years category management experience, preferably obtained within similar markets/categories
Commercial mindset and full comprehension of marketing and sales principles
Extensive experience in understanding consumer needs in relation to product and the retail environment
Solid understanding of data with the ability to provide accurate, coherent analysis in relation to all product and pricing metrics
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