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Category Manager

Ref: AS1443142

LU1

£62,000

  • Permanent
  • Strategic Category Management
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Stakeholder Engagement

About the candidate

The candidate is an adept Category Manager with a rich background in retail strategy and category management, honed through robust positions in consumer goods and retail environments. With extensive skills in data analysis, they adeptly leverage insights to influence decision-making and refine product offerings. They bring a proven track record of driving substantial business outcomes, such as enhancing revenue and increasing sales. Known for a collaborative approach, they excel in teamwork settings, drawing on excellent communication skills to foster stakeholder engagement and build strong supplier relationships.

Having progressed from analytical roles into strategic management, their journey underscores a foundational expertise in analytics complemented by a strategic oversight. Their career achievements showcase a capability to effectuate pivotal changes in product strategy and consumer engagement, proving their prowess in navigating complex retail landscapes.

What makes them great?

  • Revenue Growth: Achieved a significant 15% increase in category sales through strategic planning and execution.
  • Inventory Optimization: Improved inventory turnover by 20%, optimising stock levels and enhancing demand forecasting.
  • Business Strategy Presentation: Exceptional skills in presenting insights and strategies effectively to stakeholders, influencing key business decisions.

Areas of expertise

  • Category Strategy Development: Proven track record in formulating and executing strategies that enhance product assortment and boost revenue, demonstrated by a 15% increase in category sales over a year.
  • Data Analytics and Insights: Skilful in utilising data to identify market trends and consumer preferences, fundamentally influencing product development and promotional strategies.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Exceptional ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and engage stakeholders to support strategic initiatives and achieve business goals.