Category Manager Job in Midlands, Midlands Uk

Category Manager – Midlands

Competitive Basic Salary + Bonus + Mobile + Laptop + Car + Private Medical Healthcare + Holidays

 

The Company

My client is a market leader for supplying and manufacturing branded Giftware, Tabletop, Kitchenware and Homeware products. Supplying the major supermarkets, department stores, specialty retailers, multiples and many independent gift shops, garden centres and cook shops.

Due to rapid growth they now seek to add a highly motivated and professional individual for the position of Category Manager for the Kitchen tools and equipment to be based in the Midlands.

The Role

As a Category Manager, you will be reporting directly to the MD.  You will be responsible for developing and executing the implementation of newly acquired product ranges; into existing customer’s sales portfolios in the UK and International markets, achieving account profitability and sales targets. You will be required to actively increase sales working alongside existing National Account Managers and have the ability to develop new business. The role will heavily involve conducting extensive research to develop knowledge and understanding of industry related markets to predict future  product and design developments to enhance company performance, market share and credibility. The ability to develop long term business relationships with household name retailers on a national level is a must. 

You’ll be an experienced account manager with a background in the Giftware, Tabletop, Kitchenware and Homeware retail Industry, particularly interested in individuals with experience in kitchen equipment, and cookware.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will need a minimum of three years experience as an account manager within this industry, and must have established relationships with the major household name retailers, department stores and supermarkets. You must have a proven track record and the ability to develop and grow current accounts. You must demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate with good interpersonal and organisational skills.

On offer to the successful candidate is a fantastic career opportunity with a dynamic leading business with good earnings potential. 

For more information on this role then please call Laura Hale on 0113 322 0242 alternatively please email your up to date CV to laura.hale@selectiongroup.co.uk Even if this role is not for you please call for a confidential chat and to discuss further opportunities.