SALARY
: £43k - £69k
LOCATION
: London
VACANCIES
: 1
QUALIFICATION
: Graduate
MALE/FEMALE
: Both
EXPERIENCE
: 3years - 6years

JOB DETAILS             
We are looking for a Category Manager to manage a group or category of products for our company. You will be the one responsible for the pricing and overall promotion of a product category to maximize consumer appeal. Relationships with vendors and product range management will also be part of your duties. An excellent category manager must have extensive experience in understanding consumer needs and the retail environment. They must have a commercial mindset and full comprehension of marketing and sales principles. Exceptional communication skills are also key for category managers.

Rules and Responsibilities:
1. Analyze data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends.
2. Devise long-term development strategies for product categories.
3. Develop exit strategies for unsuccessful products.
4. Foster trust relationships with vendors to achieve better pricing and quality of services.
5. Place appropriate orders to ensure product availability that meets consumer demands.
6. Determine the positioning of a product category to maximize visibility.
7. Liaise with marketing teams to determine competitive pricing and promotional activities of a product category.
8. Collaborate with buyers and merchandisers to expand product categories.

Skills and Requirements:
1. Proven experience as category manager or similar role.
2. Solid knowledge of category management, marketing and sales principles.
3. Understanding of data analysis and forecasting methods.
4. Proficient in MS Office.
5. Excellent communication and people skills.
6. BSc/BA in business administration, marketing or related field.

Benefits:
1. Involves decision-making and business strategy.
2. Competitive pay with growth opportunities.
3. Potential to advance into senior management roles.
4. Work with suppliers, marketing, and sales teams. 
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