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Category Manager

Ref: AS4839671

Wellingborough, UK

£40,000

  • Permanent
  • Category Profitability
  • Strategic Market Analysis
  • Efficient System Implementation

About the candidate

The candidate is a seasoned Category Manager focused on the grocery sector, exhibiting strong commercial insights with a solid trackrecord in managing profitable product categories. Their ability to decipher market trends and perfect product mixes has consistently led to sustainable revenue streams and enhanced customer satisfaction.

With profound skills in stakeholder management and communications, they spearhead cross-functional collaborations and negotiations. This candidate thrives in environments requiring meticulous attentiveness and autonomous operations, underpinned by a strong passion for enriching customer experience and leadership in strategic adjustments based on direct consumer feedback.

What makes them great?

  • Market Analysis and Strategic Planning: Expert in analysing market trends and implementing strategic plans that effectively meet consumer demands and drive category growth.
  • Effective Collaboration and Communication: Highly skilled in managing stakeholder relationships and working collaboratively across teams to achieve business goals.
  • Implementation of Efficient Systems: Instrumental in the roll-out of a new inventory management system that led to a 15% reduction in waste.

Areas of expertise

  • Category Profitability Enhancement: Demonstrated experience in managing and strategising for diverse grocery categories, resulting in a significant year-over-year increase in sales by 20%.
  • Supplier Relationship Management: Proven ability in fostering robust supplier partnerships and steering annual negotiations to optimise profit margins and product availability.
  • Strategic Planning and Analysis: Proficient in analysing market trends and customer feedback to refine product categories and improve customer satisfaction metrics.