Average Category Manager salary in Cambridge

As we continue our mission to make people happy through chocolate, we’re looking for a Category Analyst to join our Commercial Strategy team on a full-time basi The purpose of this role is to use data-driven insights to guide decisions on existing and new product strategies at Hotel Chocolat. You’ll focus on analysing sales, market trends, and consumer behaviour to enhance category performance and improve profitability. Curiosity, passion, and ownership for growing our categories are key to success. In this role, you’ll work closely with category managers, channel leads, and marketing teams to drive strategic initiatives and optimise category management. As well as a competitive salary and a range of company benefits, you’ll enjoy a 50% discount on all products and a 70% discount for you and your guests when you stay at our Rabot Estate hideaway on the paradise island of Saint Lucia. Here at Hotel Chocolat, we've adopted hybrid working. You’ll join us on-site for three days a week, and for the other two days - you can work from wherever you like! The on-site location for this role is our support office, 'Mint House,’ in Royston, Hertfordshire. Our home from the very beginning, it’s just off the A505 and a 10-minute walk from Royston train station, with direct rail links to London King’s Cross. What You’ll Be Doing… Collect, analyse, and interpret sales data to identify trends and areas of opportunity within specific product categories.Confidently work with large amounts of data in both quantitative and qualitative formats.Develop regular and ad hoc reports to provide actionable insights that support category planning and decision-making.Collaborate cross-functionally with category management, marketing, finance, and omni-channel teams to identify opportunities and risks impacting category and business growth.Share compelling monthly category narratives across the business to highlight insights driving performance.Assist in building category recommendations and influencing portfolio reviews to grow category sales.Support product portfolio reviews with category management to improve sales and optimise our product mix through actionable customer insights.Monitor KPIs such as sales volume, market share, and profit margins.Conduct market analysis to understand industry trends, competitor activities, and consumer preferences.Support forecasting models with relevant data to predict future trends and category performance.Collaborate with product, marketing, and channel teams to launch new products.Build strong relationships with external partners, such as vendors and suppliers, to enhance category success.Identify and recommend process improvements to streamline category management and data analysis. Who You Are… Essential: A self-starter with a strong ability to collaborate within a team and adapt to a dynamic work environment.Skilled at managing multiple projects and deadlines efficiently.Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting data-driven insights effectively.Highly analytical, with the ability to assess complex data and develop actionable strategies.Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.Knowledge of category management frameworks and merchandising strategies.Experience gathering and synthesising market data from various sources.Ability to create compelling presentations with clear data visualisations.Familiarity with retail analytics platforms (e.g., Nielsen, IRI).A natural curiosity and eagerness to ask questions, seek out information, and propose innovative ways to enhance category performance. Desirable: 3-5 years of experience in category management, business analysis, or a similar role within retail or consumer goods.Experience with consumer behaviour analysis techniques.Proactive approach to anticipating market shifts or consumer needs.Proficiency with SQL or other database management systems to query and manipulate data.Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum). Who We Are We’re one of the UK’s favourite premium chocolate brands, with a range of products spanning luxury gifts, alcohol, and our pioneering drinking chocolate system, the Velvetiser™. A cacao pod takes years to grow - it can’t be rushed if it’s going to be just right for our products. The same can be said for Hotel Chocolat, which originally started as a mint production company before realising luxury chocolate was our true passion. What began as an online-only business has grown to over 140 stores across the UK, and we’re still growing… Today, we’re multi-category, multi-channel, and multi-territory, with success driven by our customers, colleagues, cacao farmers, and suppliers working together.

Embark on an exciting journey with haart Estate Agents as a Property Management Manager in Cambridge. Experience the thrill of diverse challenges daily, while spearheading a team dedicated to surpassing expectations for landlords and tenants alike. We seek a proactive, upbeat, and ambitious leader to drive excellence in service delivery. Benefits of being a Property Management Manager at haart Estate Agents in Cambridge Basic salary range of £32500 to £43000 per year, dependent on experienceUp to £7200 in capped commission (in addition to basic salary)A further £3725 uncapped commission target (in addition to basic salary)Minimum on-target earnings of £43425+ per yearCompany Car, or a monthly Car Allowance*Fixed working hours (08:30-18:00 (weekdays), 09:00-17:00 (one in every four Saturday’s, with a day back in lieu)) Your additional benefits whilst being a Property Management Manager at haart Estate Agents in Cambridge Career progression opportunities30 days annual leave per year*Company smart phone, for completing role-related tasksIndustry-leading trainingEarn a nationally recognised qualification (inc. ARLA)24/7 Access to our Employee Assistance ProgrammeEye careUp to £500 for successful employee referrals What you'll be doing as a Property Management Manager at haart Estate Agents in Cambridge Managing a team of property managersLeading daily meetings with the Property Management teamCoaching the team to achieve KSI'sMonitoring and assessing individual team member performance (Including but not limited to conducting one-to-one meetings)Ensuring the business is risk-averse and following the highest compliance standards for all regulatory bodies.Property inspectionsNegotiating tenancy extensions and/or renewalsCo-ordinating with contractors, to manage maintenance and/or repair issues at propertiesDeposit returnsResolving rental arrearsProcessing eviction requestsEnsuring all properties meet all regulatory health and safety standardsBuilding and maintaining strong relationships with landlords and tenantsManaging complaintsCompleting all check in and check out procedures, inc. full inventory reports The skills and abilities you will need to be a Property Management Manager at haart Estate Agents in Cambridge Full UK Driving Licence for a manual vehicleMinimum of 3 years’ experience as a Property Manager within residential lettingsCommunicate effectivelyStrong knowledge of current residential lettings legislationBasic IT skills Apply now! Terms & Conditions apply*

Walker Cole International are searching for a Senior Category Manager to join a growing pharmaceutical firm in the Cambridgeshire region. The role will entail managing all strategic and operational procurement activities, developing savings pipelines, and implementing risk management strategies to limit exposure to disruptions. Key responsibilities of the Senior Category Manager will include: Develop robust partnerships with key suppliers and internal stakeholdersManage indirect procurement activities including Capital Equipment, Construction, and Facilities Management services.Effective management of suppliers to ensure KPI’s are achieved and Total Cost of Ownership benefits are realized A successful Senior Category Manager will possess the following attributes: Considerable knowledge and experience managing Indirect Procurement CategoriesPrior experience working in the pharmaceutical, medical device or life science industryMember of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) qualifications Procurement | Supplier Management | Indirect | FM | Facilities Management | TCO | Total Cost of Ownership | Capital Equipment | Risk Management | KPI | Key Performance Indicator | Pharmaceutical | Medical Device | Pharma | MCIPS | Construction | CAPEX |