Category Manager

Category Manager Greater Manchester Circa 45,000 Hybrid Working We are partnering with a highly fast-paced, entrepreneurial business to appoint a commercially driven Category Manager.This is a high-impact role for someone who is a trader at heart. Whilst inventory management, intake and product launches form part of the role, this is not simply about managing stock. It''s about maximising every opportunity across all categories, driving sales performance and ensuring products are delivering their full commercial potential.You''ll take ownership of your categories from supplier engagement and product selection through to launch, stock management and in-season trading. Success in this role comes from being proactive, commercially curious and relentlessly focused on driving performance.We''re looking for someone from a Buying, Merchandising or Category Management background who understands how product, stock, pricing and customer demand work together to generate results. Someone who constantly has their finger on the pulse, challenges the status quo and leaves no stone unturned when identifying opportunities for growth!Key Responsibilities:Take full ownership of category performance, driving sales, margin and stock efficiency.Monitor daily and weekly trading performance, identifying opportunities and risks quickly.Use sales, stock and market data to make informed commercial decisions.Proactively identify opportunities to maximise sales from existing stock positions.React ..... full job details .....