Category Manager

20 hours ago

Cork, Ireland FRS Recruitment Full time

The Role

My client, a leading wholesaler 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 with organisational 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 favourable terms, 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 and driving sustainable, profitable growth.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, for advanced data analysis and reporting.

For further information please contact Sabrina Carroll on 086 127 5159

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