Senior Category Manager

Our client, a leading photographic retailer based in Marlow, is looking for an experienced Senior Category Manager to define the category trading strategy needed to support the delivery of the company budget, and to create and execute compelling customer propositions across the category, both online and instore to achieve sales, net margin and rebate targets.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all key supplier negotiations, including headline terms and conditions
• To select, source and negotiate a comprehensive, compelling range of products to support your category strategy
• To create a promotional plan for your category, brief POS and promotional changes to deliver category execution online and instore.
• To measure performance daily, taking action where required to ensure sales, net margin and rebates are achieved
• To carry out daily competitor checks
• To identify, negotiate and deliver incremental revenue including additional funding for promotional activity and rebates
• To identify and develop new and innovative business ideas and product opportunities
• To develop and maintain relationship across the business
• To work with a small team, supporting you in the delivery of your objectives

Requirements

• A strong buyer, with category management experience, with a minimum of 5-7 years' experience in a head office commercial retail environment, with a proved track record
• A team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills including an advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Highly numerate with a methodical approach to work
• Excellent relationship building skills
• Confident and assertive in decision making, both working alone and as part of a team

This is a full-time, permanent position working 42.5 hours per week, 8:30am - 6pm.

Please apply online to be considered.