Job Reference: FRS63413
Job Duration:
Start date: ASAP
Description:
The Role
My client, a leadingwholesaler is urgently seeking a skilled and experienced Category Manager to join their operations. This is a full-time, permanent, office-based position based in their Cork offices.
As the Category Manager, you will be responsible for market analysis,supplier management, product planning, pricing & promotions while driving strategic initiatives to optimise the product portfolio and enhance customer engagement.
Task & Duties
* Develop and implement category strategies that align withorganisational objectives, driving sales, optimising margins, and managing costs.
* Leverage market insights, consumer behaviour data, and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and mitigate risks, informing portfolio decisions and innovation.* Work closely with sales, finance, and operations teams to ensure alignment on category strategies, manage budgets, optimise inventory, and proactively resolve cross-functional challenges.
* Monitor and analyse performance metrics such as sales, margins, and costs, using data to track progress, forecast trends, and identify areas for improvement.
* Drive range strategies by curating diverse, high-quality product assortments in collaboration with suppliers to meet customer preferences and market demands.
* Develop and refine pricing strategies based on market trends and competitive positioning, ensuring optimal price points to maximise value.
* Collaborate with marketing teams to design and execute effective promotional campaigns, negotiate terms with suppliers, and measure performance for continuous improvement.
* Build strong supplier relationships, negotiate favourableterms, manage procurement processes, and introduce exclusive product ranges to enhance category performance.
* Implement strategies to balance customer demand with cost efficiency, ensuring inventory levels are optimised for availability and profitability.
* Leverage customer insights to understand preferences, enhance the shopping experience, and drive customer engagement through innovative category initiatives.
Experience, Knowledge & Qualifications
* A minimum of 5 - 10 years experience in category management ideally within retail or wholesale.
* Experience as a Category Manager within the Irish market is essential.
* A Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration or related field.
* Excellent knowledge of Irish market dynamics, consumer behaviour and the competitive landscape.
* Strong negotiation and communication skills, adept at fostering robust relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
* Results-driven mindset, committed to achieving targets anddriving sustainable, profitable growth.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, for advanced data analysisand reporting.
For further information please contact Sabrina Carroll on 086 127 5159
Industry: Retail
Salary: €70000 - €90000 per annum
Salary Benefits:
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Skills: category manager, wholesale, retail, analysis, strategy, budgets, supplier management
Contact Name: Sabrina Carroll
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