CATEGORY MANAGER – DIRECTS: British Sugar PLC
This is an opportunity for a target driven and enthusiastic individual to become a vital part of the team. British Sugar PLC are looking for someone with the ability to think independently, be creative, and contribute to a supportive environment wherein they can learn new skills. Please visit the website for further information.
Position: Category Manager – Directs
Location: Peterborough
Hours: Full Time
Salary Guide: £30,000 – £60,000
Last Updated: 26 May 2025
Job Category: Retail
Category Manager Role:
Analyzing data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends. Devising long-term development strategies for product categories. Developing exit strategies for unsuccessful products.
Other Duties:
- Analyze data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends
- Devise long-term development strategies for product categories
- Develop exit strategies for unsuccessful products
- Foster trust relationships with vendors to achieve better pricing and quality of services
- Place appropriate orders to ensure product availability that meets consumer demands
- Determine the positioning of a product category to maximize visibility
- Liaise with marketing teams to determine competitive pricing and promotional activities of a product category
- Collaborate with buyers and merchandisers to expand product categories
- Make forecasts for product demand to ensure the sustainability of inventory
- Assume responsibility of budget development and revenue for category
