Retail Category Manager

1 month ago

Dover, Kent, United Kingdom DFDS UK & Ireland Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Retail Category Manager to join our team at DFDS UK & Ireland. As a key member of our retail team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing category strategies to drive profitable sales and optimize stock levels.

Key Responsibilities
  • Analyzing passenger shopper trends, market trends, and consumer insights to inform category assortment decisions
  • Developing and implementing planograms to ensure category vision is reflected on-shelf
  • Managing product lifecycles, including assortment management and clearance, to optimize profitability
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers to enhance commercial terms, income, and promotional support
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop execution plans for category strategies
  • Visiting key vessels and port shops to resolve challenges and accelerate new opportunities and initiatives
  • Developing and agreeing activation plans for key initiatives, including merchandising and promotion recommendations
  • Capitalizing on opportunities to enhance margins and reduce costs
  • Delivering budgeted financial KPIs, including sales, profit, margin, and supplier income
About You

We are looking for a dynamic and driven individual with 3+ years of experience in Head Office Retail Category Management or Buying, ideally with expertise in Gifting, Toys, Technology, and Souvenirs. If you have a strong analytical mind, excellent English communication skills, and a passion for driving results, we want to hear from you.

What We Offer
  • Life assurance cover
  • Contributory company pension scheme
  • Holiday Purchase Scheme
  • Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips
  • Full employee assistance programme, including proactive financial, emotional, mental, and physical health care support
  • Huge range of retail discounts from high street and online retailers
  • Cashback on health care, including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations, and much more
  • Access to Breeze, our award-winning Wellbeing platform
  • Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing

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