We are seeking a Category Manager with proven experience in managing the plumbing and heating product area within complex and diverse settings. The ideal Category Manager thrives in both independent and collaborative environments, demonstrating strong decision-making abilities and a commitment to aligning priorities with company objectives. They possess a customer-centric mindset, consistently seeking innovative and efficient solutions to drive success. With a positive and proactive attitude, the Category Manager excels in influencing stakeholders and managing relationships across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- As a Category Manager for plumbing and heating, drive incremental value creation through exceptional negotiation skills with all suppliers in the portfolio.
- Execute the Category strategy effectively and efficiently within the plumbing and heating sector.
- Develop comprehensive Category plans by leveraging customer and market insights specific to plumbing and heating.
- Collaborate with the broader team to implement the pricing strategy for the plumbing and heating Category.
- Enhance customer experience by supporting promotional activities, space planning, and in-store presentation of plumbing and heating products.
- Identify pricing trends and create strategies to optimize margins in the plumbing and heating product area.
- Contribute to achieving company profitability targets.
- Monitor Category performance, identify market trends, and drive the success of Product Groups within plumbing and heating.
- Prepare and present monthly reports on savings, benefits, key initiatives, and projects, utilizing a well-developed Category Management dashboard (KPIs).
Key Stakeholders
- Customers
- Category Director
- Operational Management Team
- Marketing Team
- Key Supplier Network
Skills & Experience
- Extensive experience as a Category Manager in the plumbing and heating sector within high-performance organizations, preferably within the building materials supply industry.
- Proven track record in Category/Product Management within operating companies.
- Strong understanding of Category Management principles in a B2C environment, with knowledge of the supply chain and key decision-makers.
- Resilient negotiator and influencer, capable of delivering under pressure and excelling in relationship development.
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities.
- Strong financial and analytical skills, with the ability to communicate ideas clearly and creatively.
- Effective in cross-functional teamwork.
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