Category Manager
- Employer
- Wade Macdonald
- Location
- Maidenhead, Berkshire
- Salary
- 40000 - 50000
- Closing date
- 13 Apr 2019
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- Specialist Area
- Category Manager
- Sector
- Accountancy, Advertising & Creative, Automotive, Aviation, Banking, Finance and Insurance, Charities & Not For Profit, Construction, Consultancy, Customer Service, Defence, Distribution, Education, Electronics, Energy & Utilities, Engineering, Event Management, FMCG, Food Services, Healthcare, Housing, Human Resources, Information Technology, Internet, Insurance, Legal, Leisure, Management & Executive, Manufacturing, Marketing, Media, Military, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceutical, Private sector, Production & Operations, Professional Services, Public Relations, Public Sector, Recruitment, Retail, Sales, Scientific, Secretarial & Administration, Social Services, Telecommunications, Training, Transport & Distribution, Travel & Hospitality, Utilities
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Category Manager - Maidenhead - Circa £50k per annum
Wade Macdonald are supporting a fantastic organisation based in Maidenhead with the recruitment of a brand new position of Category Manager. This is exciting new role will be responsible for achieving sales, net margin and rebate targets.
Key responsibilities of Category Manager:
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Manage the day-to-day business of product categories and services, ensuring sales, net margin and rebates are achieved negotiating cost prices and margin support as required
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Select and negotiate comprehensive, compelling ranges which deliver competitive advantage
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To identify, negotiate and deliver incremental revenue including additional funding for promotional activity and rebates
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Responsible for supplier negotiations and the drafting of new supplier contracts outlining terms and conditions
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To develop and maintain relationships across the business including Marketing, Supply Chain, Online, store operations via branch visits and Direct to fully understand the impact of purchasing and service decisions.
Skills & Experience Required:
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Previous experience working in a similar retail commercial role is preferred
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Confident and assertive in decision making
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Highly numerate with a methodical approach to work
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Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
Category Manager - Maidenhead - Circa £50k per annum
Applications are encouraged from all candidates meeting or exceeding the minimum criteria for the role regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity.Get job alerts
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