Category Manager

Job Description As the Category Manager, you will own and manage category plans across multiple categories and sales sectors driving sales and margin growth through effective range management, marketing and category activation. Working cross functionally you''ll deliver category insights and will ensure continuous category improvement to meet the needs of the business whilst also representing the customer in all merchandising decisions.This role in regional broadline offers a unique opportunity to be involved across two businesses looking after a wide range of categories. The size of the business allows you to influence the key stakeholders and make a material impact to the success of the business.This role is offering flexible hybrid working with 1-2 days per week based in our Aylesford, Kent office for team collaboration and meetings, so you must be with in a commutable distance.Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:Determine and own the category plans for multiple categories across the two businesses sourcing insight from a broad base (customer, market, and supplier), translating it using Sysco''s formal 6 stage category management process.Manage own brand growth plan, to drive benefit to customers whilst growing our margin and market share.Represent Regional Broadline at Sysco GB level to ensure local needs are understood, in GB ranging decisions.Support marketing to run promotions (including digital options) and implement intelligent pricing recommendations to ..... full job details .....