Category Manager

Job description

We are looking for a Category Manager to be responsible for the delivery of Category Plans that maximise sales and profit for both Bestway Retail and our Retailers. About the role: The role encompasses all aspects of Category Management including ranging, pricing, strategy development, supplier management, promotional planning and securing income for marketing and media support. The Category Manager will also mentor and develop the Category Assistants and oversee the Category specific activities of Category Assistants. Your main responsibilities: - Ensure all activities and decisions support achievement and delivery of the budget for sales, wholesale margin, retail POR and cash profit - Use sound commercial reasoning and influence to ensure that availability is maximised across product categories - Working closely with suppliers to generate Joint Business Plans - Effective focus and management of internal and external stakeholder relationships - Creation and implementation of Category strategy, to include the delivery of Category plans to ensure that financial targets are met - Negotiating income from suppliers for media promotional support and specific initiatives - Ranging and pr...