Indirect Category Manager

6 days ago

Watford Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Wickes Full time

We‘re looking for a Category Manager to join our team. You’ll be responsible for the end to management of one of our categories including security and hardware. This will include sourcing the right range of products from current and new suppliers through to the pricing and promotion to maximise consumer appeal. Supplier management and working closely with internal stakeholders will be key parts of the role. The goal is to increase sales and profitability of business to drive sustainable growth. You’ll have extensive experience in understanding consumer needs and the retail environment. As well as a commercial mindset and full comprehension of marketing and sales principles. Set a clear and customer focused category strategy to deliver growth in sales and profit.
Develop and build category plan, to deliver market share growth, informed by internal and external insight to maximise commercial position and provide the best customer proposition.
Trading Management (delivering the plan and numbers)
Drive sales and profit through an activity plan including promotion, advertising and PR in alignment with the framework set by Marketing, Direct Channels and Operations Departments.
Managing SKU level cost and retail price in line with pricing and promotional strategy
Deliver or exceed budgeted sales and margin whilst maintaining or growing market share.
Develop a clear sourcing strategy to ensure the supply of quality products that meet the customer need through the most efficient route to market.
You’ll be experienced in a category management or buying role having developed and executed a category strategy and have demonstrated excellent communication and analytical skills. Have excellent attention-to-detail, planning and organisation skills.
Possess strong project management skills.
You’ll be supported with fantastic learning and development and have the opportunity to grow and develop your career with us
We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that includes
Competitive bonus
Save-as-you-earn scheme
Private Medical and Life Assurance
Contributory pension scheme
Colleague discount
Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership, cycle to work scheme
As part of this, we offer a range of health and wellbeing benefits and support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, financial education & loans, and access to parental, menopause and fertility support.
You’ll work from our Support Centre in Watford, where our Commercial team are based, along with our other support functions. We are also encouraging our teams to work flexibly, with a blend of remote / office working.
Wickes is a multi-channel retailer operating in the home improvement market. With 50 years in industry, Wickes now generates revenue in excess of £1.But it is the Wickes’ culture that is considered its best kept secret;

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