We are looking for a Category Manager to be responsible for the delivery of Category Plans that maximise sales and profit for both Bestway Foodservice and our Caterers.About the role:The role encompasses all aspects of Category Management including ranging, pricing, strategy development, supplier management, promotional planning and securing income for marketing and media support.The Category Manager will also mentor and develop the Category Assistants and oversee the Category specific activities of Category Assistants.About BestwayBestway Group is a diversified multinational family owned business with annualised turnover in excess of £4.5 billion. Starting off as a chain of retail convenience stores, the Group has grown to become a diversified multinational business with interests across the wholesale, pharmacy, real estate, cement and banking sectors. The Group is also the largest overseas investor in Pakistan.Owned by the Pervez, Choudrey and Sheikh families, Bestway Group was founded in 1976 by Sir Anwar Pervez OBE H Pk, who remains Chairman. Serving over 12 million customers and employing over 28,000 individuals, the Group supports and serves communities through its operations across the UK, Pakistan and the Middle East.Your main responsibilities:Ensure all activities and decisions support achievement and delivery of the budget for sales, wholesale margin and cash profitUse sound commercial reasoning and influence to ensure that availability is maximised across product categoriesWorking closely with suppliers to generate Joint Business PlansEffective focus and management of internal and external stakeholder relationshipsCreation and implementation of Category strategy, to include the delivery of Category plans to ensure that financial targets are metNegotiating income from suppliers for media promotional support and specific initiativesRanging and pricing of all products in line with current pricing policy and business strategyPlanning and communicating requirements for seasonal promotional events and corporate initiatives across the supply base and via internal departmentsRange management and development – gap analysis, reviewing the current range status, liaising with key suppliers, and managing the price propositionDefine and manage the strategy for Own Brand to ensure the Category has the correct balance of branded and own brand products to deliver a commercially sound range/portfolioEnsuring that admin tasks for the specific Category are completed correctly and on timeAccurately analysing promotional effectiveness and forecasts for specific product categoriesAbout You:Significant experience in FMCG Wholesale or Foodservice sector (Buying Sales or Category Management)The ability to confidently demonstrate tenacity, determination, and assertiveness in pursuit of a commercially successful outcome, managing conflict where necessaryThe ability to build relationships internally and externally using effective influencing skillsA strong and effective negotiatorExperience of creating and delivering Category Strategy and promotional plansNumerate, with experience of analysing performance and market dataProblem solving skills and a commitment to continuous improvementBenefits:Competitive salaryPension22 days annual leave plus the option to buy additional daysLife AssurancePrivate MedicalOnsite parkingWe understand that no applicant ever ticks every box so please do consider applying should some or most of the above apply. Bestway Group is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity and inclusion. We welcome people of different nationalities, backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We want strong, and diverse teams built from talented individuals with different backgrounds identities and experiences.If this is of interest to you and you would like to learn more, please do get in touch, we are looking forward to hearing from you.
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