Head of Category

Ref: 257171

Sheffield

£65,000

• Permanent
• 1 month notice

About the candidate

This candidate has stand-out Category experience with the added bonus of having been heavily involved in New Product Launch, adding huge value to any organisation looking to partner with suppliers / develop 'white label goods'. 

With a solid commercial founding, this candidate has achieved some exciting gains for their previous employers, improving margin, market share, availability of stock, developing supplier relationships etc. the achievements below give just a flavour of some of the improvements they've achieved and the value they've achieved.

With experience across a number of relatable industries and the ability to influence positive change, this candidate will save and make money for their next employer - get in touch today to avoid missing out. 

What makes them great?

• With a real eye for products, this Head of Category has demonstrable experience in pushing growth and successfully launching new products to steal market share - highly valuable experience,
• Strong commercial gains point to this candidate's ability to develop market insight and product knowledge, ensuring previous employers have benefited from this experience through increased sales,
• A strong and effective manager, they are able to develop, mentor, and coach their teams to better develop culture and performance,
• Positive, enthusiastic, friendly, and engaging, people like this are natural influencers, able to influence positive change, develop relationships with stakeholders both internal and external, and ultimately provide huge value in their roles!

Areas of expertise

• Strong commercial gains across suppliers management, with circa £70k gains from one individual supplier and a negotiated price lock for 18 months,
• Achieved YoY growth within key category despite a reduction in budget of circa 4%,
• Gains of 6% to 24% across 4 categories through development of a strategic sales and trading plan,
• Development of a promotional sales plan achieving circa 20% sales growth over previous year,
• Leadership experience of Category Managers and NPD Project Teams, successfully launching new products and achieving growth in all key categories,