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Category Manager

Focus Resourcing
Job LocationBargoed
EducationNot Mentioned
Salary42,000 - 50,000 per annum
IndustryNot Mentioned
Functional AreaNot Mentioned
Job TypePermanent,full-timeB

Job Description

Our established and growing sector leading client are seeking an experienced Category Manager to join their busy team in Bargoed.This is a key hire for the company, and you will be responsible for leading, shaping and executing the trading strategy for the equipment category division.You will develop a robust set of category plans that will ultimately deliver the budgeted growth for the next 3 years and beyond. Youll be seen as the category expert and go to person for all planning, whether promotional, strategic, or tactical.You will also lead cross-functional implementation of the category plan working with sales, online and operational functions as well as leading a team across product, demand planning and buying experts.Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement the category plan which will include, category role, category definition, category scorecard analysis, category strategy and tactics development and then final implementation and review.
  • Category & sub category analysis to identify trends and areas for development with responsibility for category performance to target.
  • Perform Market research to discover what additional products/services can be developed and launched into the marketplace.
  • Working with your team, conduct a ground up review and range proposal for the category, meeting all customer needs and the category commercial objectives.
  • Measure the performance, success, and effectiveness of promotional activity through the evaluation of campaign results.
  • Provide recommendations for future enhancements to the strategy, creative approach, production, offer and targeted market.
  • Customer segmentation analysis.
  • Analyse customer buying behaviour and design strategies that drive sales of previously un-purchased products.
  • Deliver the agreed budget numbers for Gross profit, Rev, and customer growth.
  • Work with Marketing to develop promotional literature in conjunction with the Graphics, Online & Sales Teams.
  • Competitor analysis - Product, Price & Promotions.
  • Work closely with field sales team to identify customer needs, new product opportunities and competitor activity.
  • Presentations of product category performance.
Skills, Qualification & Experience Required:
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent
  • Proven experience of delivering product/category plans.
  • Proven experience of people management and team development.
  • Excellent commercial knowledge/skills.
  • Excellent Communication Skills, both verbal & written.
  • Excellent Interpersonal Skills.
  • Experience of managing relationships with support centres and suppliers.
  • Retail category/product experience desired but not essential.
  • Ability to manage figures such as discounts, profitability, percentages etc
  • Must be passionate, determined & creative.
  • Presentation skills (written, graphical & oral).
  • Sales experience and ability to sell.
Our client offer an unrivalled working environment, with the opportunity to work for an industry leading employer, and the chance to forge a rewarding and dynamic career. As well as a competitive salary (between £42,000 - £50,000 depending on experience)you will receive a comprehensive benefits package and career development.

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