Category Manager
The Very Group
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Liverpool • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Develop and implement category strategies aligned with the overall business objectives, considering market trends, customer insights, and competitive analysis.
- Drive the development and execution of product assortment, pricing strategies, and promotional activities to maximise sales and profitability.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiate favourable terms and conditions, and ensure the availability of high-quality products at competitive prices.
- Assist in analysing financial data and performance metrics to identify opportunities for revenue growth and cost optimization within assigned categories.
- Collaborate with various internal stakeholders, including marketing, sales, operations, and finance, to ensure alignment and effective execution of category strategies.
- Conduct regular market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, customer preferences, and competitive threats. Use this information to inform category strategies and drive innovation.
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track the performance of assigned categories. Regularly review and analyse data to identify areas for improvement and support in taking corrective actions as needed.
- Identify and mitigate potential risks and challenges that may impact category performance, such as supply chain disruptions, regulatory changes, or shifts in customer demand.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the category management function, leveraging technology and best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Requirements
- Proven track record owning a category P&L and delivering profitable growth in consumer electronics or premium brands.
- Solution and delivery focused - a decision maker who can work under pressure, obsess over the customer, and make the right choices to benefit their experience.
- Demonstrates strategic thinking & strong commercial acumen.
- Creative, passionate and innovative.
- Positive, driven and brings energy to the role.
- Product lifecycle experience in a multiple retail/Multi-Channel business with significant online presence – or experience that could be transferrable to our business and industry.
Benefits
- Flexible, hybrid working model
- Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews
- £1,000 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs
- 30 days holiday + bank holidays
- LinkedIn learning access
- Bonus potential (performance and business-related)
- Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk
- Matched pension up to 6%
- More benefits can be found on our career site
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
category strategy developmentproduct assortment managementpricing strategypromotional activitiesfinancial data analysisperformance metrics analysiskey performance indicators (KPIs)risk mitigationcontinuous improvementmarket research
Soft skills
strategic thinkingcommercial acumensolution focuseddecision makingcustomer obsessioncreativityinnovationpositive attitudeenergycollaboration