Category Manager

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View more categories View less categories Sector Distribution and Warehouse Role Manager Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time

What's in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and providing opportunities for career growth, we offer the following benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for four days after each pay day, thirteen times a year, plus 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM-only deals with Tesco Mobile, plus additional deals throughout the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet, and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms apply.
• Free eye test when spending £50 or more, with 30% off glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses on the same spend.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Discounted RAC breakdown cover rates.
• An exclusive deals website offering savings on everyday purchases, including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months, eligibility to join our Save As You Earn share scheme to buy Tesco shares at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) with Booker matching contributions up to 5%.
• Life Assurance coverage for death in service, up to three times your annual pay.
• Health and Wellbeing resources, including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A comprehensive holiday package.

About the role

Are you ready to advance your buying career?

We are hiring Category Managers at Booker, based at our Support Centres in Wellingborough, Watford, or Eccles.

The role involves maximizing profitability of specific product categories, enhancing customer satisfaction, and increasing cash profit.

You will be responsible for

• Developing and executing category plans to meet sales, margin, and profit targets while ensuring product availability.
• Growing our own brand business through sourcing and strategic initiatives.
• Negotiating annually with suppliers for favorable terms.
• Responding to customer feedback to shape category strategies and improve satisfaction.
• Handling customer queries and complaints professionally and promptly.
• Communicating category plans effectively to ensure team understanding and buy-in.
• Maintaining product principles of good, better, and best within the business centers.
• Collaborating with the team to identify opportunities and improve processes.
• Leading the category team, managing performance, and planning succession to support Booker's inclusive culture.
• Adhering to our Business Code of Conduct, acting with integrity, and promoting diversity and inclusion.

You will need

Operational skills relevant for this job

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently, solve problems, and make commercial decisions.
• Attention to detail, report writing, data interpretation, and accurate record-keeping.
• Knowledge of relevant markets and industry developments.
• Flexibility in work approach.

Experience relevant for this job:

• Extensive experience in FMG and within a buying team.
• Proven ability to work autonomously.
• Experience in developing and managing marketing campaigns.

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