Category Manager

1 week ago

Yeovil, Somerset, United Kingdom Screwfix Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Category Manager to join our team at Screwfix. As a key member of our retail trading team, you will be responsible for driving sales and profit targets for your category by developing and executing a strategic trading plan.

As a Category Manager, you will work closely with our Category Manager and cross-functionally with other teams to ensure your category thrives. You will be responsible for delivering sales and profitability targets, developing a 2-year category strategy, and proposing and executing a 12-month trading plan.

You will also be responsible for identifying shortfalls and proposing remedial actions to achieve KPIs, maintaining competitive awareness, and using market insights to inform trading plans. Additionally, you will manage range changes and execute exit strategies where necessary, prepare and deliver presentations to secure business support and engagement, and participate in financial budgeting and forecasting activities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver sales and profitability targets for your category
  • Develop a 2-year category strategy with market and customer insights
  • Propose and execute a 12-month trading plan, negotiating promotional support with suppliers
  • Identify shortfalls and propose remedial actions to achieve KPIs
  • Maintain competitive awareness and use market insights to inform trading plans
  • Manage range changes and execute exit strategies where necessary
  • Prepare and deliver presentations to secure business support and engagement
  • Participate in financial budgeting and forecasting activities
What You'll Bring
  • Experience in retail trading, buying, or a similar role
  • Strong understanding of commercial concepts and customer focus
  • Ability to manage strategic sales, understand seasonality, and analyze financial reports
  • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
  • Excellent presentation and project management skills
About Screwfix

Screwfix is a leading retailer of trade tools and equipment, with a strong commitment to customer satisfaction and employee development. We offer a range of benefits, including an award-winning pension scheme, 20% discounts at Screwfix and B&Q, and a company bonus up to 20%. We also offer award-winning apprenticeship schemes, MyGym discounts, and cycle-to-work schemes.

We are committed to sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint. We believe in equity for all and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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