Category Manager

London | Salary up to -70,000 + excellent benefits

An exciting opportunity to join a successful, family-owned international wholesaler as Category Manager, taking ownership of either BWS or Fresh categories.

We are looking for a commercially driven individual who can develop category strategy, drive sales and maximise margin and profitability.

• Developing and delivering category strategies.
• Managing range, pricing and promotional activity.
• Driving sales, margin, retail POR and cash profit.
• Negotiating supplier agreements and building strong supplier relationships.
• Analysing market and category performance to identify growth opportunities.
• Managing product availability and developing the customer proposition.
• Supporting and developing Category Assistants.

You will have FMCG wholesale or retail experience within buying or category management, with:

• Strong commercial awareness and judgement.
• A proven ability to drive sales and profitability.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical and supplier management capabilities.
• A results-driven approach and the confidence to challenge and influence.

• Salary up to -70,000.
• Private Medical.
• Pension and Life Assurance.
• 30 days'' total holiday, including bank holidays.
• Onsite parking.

Interested? Apply now with your up-to-date CV.

WR Logistics are a leading recruitment partner for the logistics and supply chain industry, recruiting across the UK, Europe, and the USA for permanent opportunities.

WR Logistics is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy