Kitchen & Bathroom Category Manager

Simon Acres Recruitment are proud to be working with the largest independent merchant group in the South of England, who are looking for a Kitchen & Bathroom Category Manager located in the South of England. This opportunity is paying a £65,000 package (£55,000 basic, plus car or car allowance and bonus). Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm. This is a remote based role with 20% travel requirements. The Role: * A professional Kitchen & Bathroom Category Manager with relevant experience in complex and diverse environments, working successfully both independently and highly collaboratively. * Supporting the creation of incremental value through excellent negotiation skills with all suppliers within the portfolio. * Responsible for the execution of the Category strategy. * Ability to develop Category plans using Customer & Market insights. * In conjunction with the wider Team, active in process of delivering the pricing strategy for the Category. * Supporting the development of the customer experience to include promotional activity, space planning & in-branch look and feel. * Identify trends in pricing and ability to build plans to optimise margin. * Supporting the delivery of the company profitability targets. * Monitoring Category results, identifying trends in the business and market environment and driving product Group performance. * Providing monthly reports on savings, benefits, key initiatives, and projects through development of an effective Category Management dashboard. Candidate Requirements: * Extensive and proven track record of delivering in a high-performance organisation within kitchens and bathrooms. * Strong and proven track record within Category Management. * Good understanding of Category Management in a B2C environment. * Resilient negotiator with influential skills who works well under pressure. * Exceptional problem solving, financial and analytical skills. * Excellent communicator who excels in relationship development. * Must have a full UK driving licence. Simon Acres Recruitment are acting as the employment agency in relation to this vacancy