Simon Acres Recruitment are proud to be working with the largest independent merchant group in the South of the UK, who are looking for a Category Manager located South of Birmingham.
This is a remote-based role with 20% travel requirements.
This opportunity is paying a basic of £45,000, plus company car or car allowance and bonus. £63,500 OTE inclusive of bonus and car allowance.
Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.
The Role:
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As a professional Plumbing & Heating or Bathroom Category Manager you will hold relevant experience in complex and diverse environments within a merchant settling, working successfully both independently and highly collaboratively.
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Supporting the creation of incremental value through excellent negotiation skills with all suppliers within the portfolio.
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Responsible for the execution of the Category strategy.
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Ability to develop Category plans using Customer & Market insights.
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In conjunction with the wider team, you will play an active part in the process of delivering the pricing strategy for the Category.
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Supporting the development of the customer experience to include promotional activity, space planning & in-branch look and feel.
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Identify trends in pricing and ability to build plans to optimise margin.
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Supporting the delivery of the company profitability targets.
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Monitoring Category results, identifying trends in the business and market environment, and driving product Group performance.
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Providing monthly reports on savings, benefits, key initiatives, and projects through the development of an effective Category Management dashboard.
Candidate Requirements:
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Experience of delivering in a high-performance merchant organisation within plumbing & heating and/or bathrooms.
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Strong and proven track record within Category Management.
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Good understanding of Category Management in a B2C environment.
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Resilient negotiator with influential skills who works well under pressure.
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Exceptional problem solving, financial and analytical skills.
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Excellent communicator who excels in relationship development.
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Must have a full UK driving licence.
Simon Acres Recruitment are acting as the employment agency in relation to this vacancy