UK Category Manager-FMCG

6 days ago


London, UK, United Kingdom JD.COM Full time

Responsibilities:

  • Selecting the best brands and products for designated categories.
  • Implement the strategies that were crafted by team. Our customer user base is ever expanding and ensure we offer them the best shopping experience.
  • Lead the full implementation cycle for new brands and products, managing all stages from initial sourcing, vendor negotiations, product selection and/or expansion to launch, and overseeing ongoing sales, inventory, and pricing & promotion strategy.
  • Build a better Category storefront.
  • Enhance the current storefront by optimizing sub-categories on product and/or brand level.
  • Work collaboratively across departments to optimize brand, category pages, product listings, and search functionalities, ensuring seamless navigation and enhanced product discovery.
  • Collaborate with suppliers and the marketing team to plan and execute promotional campaigns, maximizing their impact on sales and customer engagement.
  • Continuously monitor and optimize category-specific metrics, including conversion rates, margin and user traffic, leveraging data-driven insights to foster ongoing improvement efforts.
  • Examine customer feedback, behavior, and preferences within the category to pinpoint areas for improvement and opportunities for enhancement.


Qualifications:

  1. Bachelor-level education or equivalent intellectual capacity.
  2. 5+ years of experience in retail merchandising as a category manager or commercial marketing, with preferred experience in the e-commerce industry.
  3. Experience in negotiating contracts, managing vendor relationships, and driving category growth.
  4. Experience using Excel and Business Intelligence.
  5. Proficient in English.



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