Category Manager

1 month ago


London, United Kingdom Quest Search and Selection Ltd Full time

Quest Search and Selection are proud to work with a global lifestyle & accessories brand with stores and websites worldwide

They are looking for a Category Manager to work across cross-functional to drive the performance of a specific set of brands across all channels and markets.

**Your roles and responsibilities as Category Manager -**
- Build the budgets and range & ensuring stock is ordered and allocated correctly
- Lead category management team - team of 2 to 3 people
- Trade and promote category and profitably clear stock
- KPIs include department sales, gross margin £'s and stock, intake margin, terminal, stock, density, stock turn, and availability targets
- Prepare and deliver annual and seasonal strategies
- Identify new opportunities and develop relationships with potential new brands
- Deliver range presentations
- Ensure WSSI and commitments are accurately maintained
- Monitor top-line flow of stock in and out of the Distribution Centre
- Extensive experience within a retail business with multiple channels as Category Manager, Branded Buying or Merchandising
- Strong Excel skills and working knowledge of planning systems
- Must have management experience and leading a team
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Demonstrates high level of commercial awareness
- Understanding of key metrics of the merchandising functions such as OTB, Range reviews, and sales & stock intake

**Benefits included in this Category Manager position -**
- Bonus potential
- 24 day holidays
- 5% contributory pension
- Great Head Office environment
- Hybrid working - 2 or 3 days working in office

This is a great opportunity to be a part of a reputable organisation that is growing globally and is a market leader in their field, so do send your CV today

Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.


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