Category Manager - £55,000

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  • Berkshire
  • £45,000-55,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
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Category Manager - £55k plus PackageRole: Category ManagerClient: Leading Food WholesalerSalary: £55,000 plus package, including £7000 car allowance.Location: Workind from home and in BerkshireA UK leading Food Wholesaler is looking for a Category Manager to join their Buying team, managing high-profile product categories worth c.£200m.This role is key to ensuring their product ranges deliver for both customers and the business - balancing quality, variety, competitiveness, and innovation while respecting operational efficiencies.You will work closely with suppliers, sales teams, marketing, and insights, as well as directly with customers, and deliver best-in-class Category range strategy.The Role:
  • Strategically manage and optimise the category range to meet customer needs.
  • Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to deliver income, innovation, and category KPIs.
  • Identify range gaps and remove duplication through data-driven insight and customer engagement.
  • Conduct category reviews and deliver bi-annual category plans.
  • Support corporate initiatives and cross-functional projects (e.g., seasonal campaigns, trade events).
Requirements:
  • A relevant qualification in Business, Marketing, or equivalent experience.
  • Proven experience in category management, buying, or product strategy (food, retail, or FMCG preferred).
  • Experience managing NPD pipelines and delivering innovation to market.
  • Excellent influencing skills to engage both suppliers and internal stakeholders.
  • A genuine passion for food and product innovation.
If you're commercially driven, customer-focused, and ready to take ownership of a major category, please apply asap / email claire.shipman@1st-executive.com to discuss.

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