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Category Manager

Ref: AS7368662

Belfast, UK

£45,000

  • Permanent
  • Strategic Leader
  • Expert In Cost Reduction
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership

About the candidate

An accomplished Category Manager with over a decade of experience in the retail and wholesale sectors, this candidate has a strong track record in implementing effective category strategies that drive revenue growth and market expansion. They bring a meticulous approach to category management, demonstrated through significant achievements in increasing market share and reducing procurement costs. With a passion for commercial excellence, the candidate has been pivotal in fostering robust supplier relations and developing strategic plans that align with overarching business goals.

Having worked in dynamic trading environments, the candidate is skilled at leading cross-functional teams and excels in crafting compelling marketing campaigns that resonate with target audiences. Their proactive engagement in long-term strategic planning and budget setting ensures that commercial objectives are not only met but surpassed, while maintaining high levels of product quality and customer satisfaction.

What makes them great?

  • Revenue Enhancement: Led category strategies that considerably enhanced revenue, profitability, and market penetration in a competitive sector.
  • Supplier Relationship Management: Excelled in building and maintaining strong, mutually advantageous relationships with suppliers and retailers, enhancing overall business performance.
  • Cross-functional Leadership: Skilled in guiding diverse teams towards achieving operational and financial objectives, thereby ensuring product quality and customer satisfaction.

Areas of expertise

  • Strategic Planning: Expert in creating and executing long-term strategic plans that meet the commercial objectives and focus on sustainable growth.
  • Market Share Growth: Proven success in implementing strategies that result in significant market share increases, including a noteworthy 15% growth at a regional grocery retailer.
  • Cost Reduction: Demonstrated ability to significantly reduce procurement costs, achieving a 20% cut by negotiating astutely with suppliers.