£40K/yr to £60K/yr
England, United Kingdom
Permanent, Variable

Category Manager

Posted by Sharples Davies.

Are you a Category Manager with experience in solar, membranes, roofing ventilation, or flat roofing products?

We're working with a leading construction supplier that distributes roofing materials worldwide. They're now looking for a Category Manager to join their team in York or Doncaster.

The Role

You'll be responsible for managing a group of product categories, ensuring they hit financial targets and meet customer needs across the company's branch network.

Responsibilities

  • Take ownership of sales and profit margins for your product categories
  • Build and maintain a clear plan to improve margins
  • Prepare budgets and forecasts
  • Recommend changes to suppliers, product ranges, and regional availability
  • Be the main contact for suppliers
  • Ensure compliance with supplier agreements
  • Keep customer offers and pricing consistent across branches

What Success Looks Like

  • Your categories hit their sales, margin, and working capital targets
  • Rebate forecasts are accurate
  • You're always finding ways to boost category performance

What You'll Need

  • Strong with numbers and data analysis
  • Confident using Excel and PowerPoint
  • Good knowledge of the roofing products market
  • Great communication and listening skills
  • Skilled negotiator who can adapt to different situations

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary (based on experience)
  • 30% bonus
  • Company car
  • Pension
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