Category Management Specialist

15 hours ago


Banbury, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom DCS Group (UK) Ltd Full time
Salary Information
An estimated salary of £45,000 - £55,000 per annum based on experience and location in the UK.
Key Responsibilities
  • You will be responsible for growing categories in Wholesale, Convenience, E-commerce, and Health sectors, increasing cash flow by managing supplier debt and recovering costs associated with residuals, overstocks, and out-of-date stock.
  • You will provide customers with tailored category management approaches, offering them a range of products and promotions to meet their individual needs.
  • You will communicate and negotiate at all levels, developing clear communication channels between our sales team and supported customers.
  • You will represent DCS at meetings, events, and seminars, building strong relationships with networks including customers and suppliers.
  • You will own the end-to-end product recall process, ensuring compliance at every stage.

Requirements
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills to communicate and negotiate effortlessly at all levels with internal and external customers.
  • Highly motivated, confident, and outgoing with a can-do attitude.
  • Flexible to change and thrive in a busy environment, prioritizing workload and making effective commercial decisions under pressure.
  • Enjoy working in a collaborative environment and be highly team-oriented.


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