Simon Acres Recruitment are proud to be working with the largest independent merchant group in the South of the UK, who are looking for a Category Manager located South of Birmingham.

This is a remote-based role with 20% travel requirements.

This opportunity is paying a basic of £45,000, plus company car or car allowance and bonus. £63,500 OTE inclusive of bonus and car allowance.

Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

The Role:

* As a professional Plumbing & Heating or Bathroom Category Manager you will hold relevant experience in complex and diverse environments within a merchant settling, 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, you will play an active part in the 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 the development of an effective Category Management dashboard.

Candidate Requirements:

* Experience of delivering in a high-performance merchant organisation within plumbing & heating and/or 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