Retail Food Category Manager

5 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Marks & Spencer Plc Full time

About M&S Food

Marks & Spencer Plc is undergoing a significant transformation to build a bigger, better, fresher food business. As part of this journey, we are seeking an experienced Retail Food Category Manager to lead our Bakery and Dessert category.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive sales and profit in line with operating plan budgets
  • Drive market share performance
  • Lead relationship with suppliers through effective commercial management
  • Prepare and agree category plan with Management Team through analysis of customer insight, sales and trends
  • Set effective range strategies to optimise selling format and product choice, understanding space requirements

Requirements

We are looking for a talented individual with a passion for retail and a keen eye for quality. You will need excellent negotiation skills, strong communication and influencing skills, as well as the ability to analyse commercial and customer information to seize and deliver commercial opportunities.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary of £55,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on experience. You will also receive 20% colleague discount across all M&S products and many of our third-party brands for you and a member of your household, as well as access to a fantastic range of wellbeing support for all colleagues including access to our 24/7 Virtual GP and PAM Assist to support you and your family.

Benefits and Perks

  • Competitive holiday entitlement with the potential to buy extra holiday days
  • Discretionary bonus schemes awarded based on how you achieve your personal objectives and our performance as a business.
  • A generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and Life Assurance.
  • A dedicated welcome to our teams with a tailored induction and a wide range of training programmes to develop your skills.
  • Amazing perks and discounts via our M&S Choices portal to maximise your financial and personal wellbeing.
  • Industry-leading parental, adoption and neonatal policies, providing support and flexibility for your family.


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