Average Category Manager salary in Liverpool

Role: Category Manager Rate: £400 - £450 Location: Liverpool Castlefield Recruitment are currently recruiting a Category Manager to join a Public Sector organisation in Liverpool on a 6-month contract. The Role: Lead on procurement projects to achieve cashable savings and added value opportunitiesPrepare tender documentation and manage full processes above thresholdSupport procurement strategy delivery within assigned category areasBuild and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholdersCarry out bench marking activities and market analysisNegotiate with suppliersAdvise on procurement process and look to improve procedures where possible The Person: Previous experience within the Public SectorPCR2015 knowledgeAbility to work multiple projects at onceMCIPS or working towards desirableAvailable at short notice

A Little About the Job My client is based in Scotland looking for a senior candidate to relocate and sit in their SLT as Head of Product Category Management. The Head of Product Category Management will take primary responsibility for the business integration of their product development engine. Working with the Executive team and leaders across the Product organisation, you'll be responsible for leading and iterating on the product roadmap and strategy. Leading a small team, you'll function as the inhouse experts on their consumer markets and put the customers at the heart of their product development work. ResponsibilitiesIn short, develop a strategy and category management framework from which other departments can execute on-time, on-budget delivery of innovative products that their customers love. In a little more detail? Become the organisational expert on their competitive environment, including distribution channels, competitive products, and product and consumer trends.? Work with the co-CEO, Executive team and Product Leaders to develop and document the product strategy and roadmap? Use consumer insight and channel prioritisation to build out market leading segment plans. ? Work closely with the product innovation teams throughout the new product development process, offering feedback on progress towards the brief, scope changes, feasibility studies, costing / pricing feedback and adjustments, prototype and sample feedback, etc.? Brief new products into the Marketing team for the creation of packaging, collateral, and product launch assets.? Work closely with the Sales and Marketing teams on go-to-market planning.? Work with our Sales team on major retailer line reviews for new products as the product expert.? Participate in demand planning activities with the sales, operations, and finance teams, offering forecast recommendations grounded in deep market insight.? Working with the Planning team, oversee product lifecycle post-launch, including tracking product performance, monitoring technical issues, identifying improvement opportunities for future products and coordinating end of life processes.? Understand, report on, and offer insight into product and category financials.? Lead a small team of Category Managers. Requirements? Significant experience in consumer product or category management - ideally within a consumer goods / durables environment.? Strong financial acumen at both the P&L and product levels.? Excellent written and verbal communication skills.? Experience working as part of a global product development team.? Must be willing to relocate to Scotland or be within a computable distance. Benefits? Salary £80,000 - £100,000.? 35 days paid holiday per year? Pension scheme, cycle to work scheme Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy. Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce | Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production | Finance | HR & Talent | H&S & Compliance | Marketing, Digital & Technology | Property & Centre Management | Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations | Senior Appointments & Exec | Sales | Supply Chain & Logistics BBBH30922

Field Sales Solutions has an exciting opportunity for you to join them as a Category Sales Development Manager! Are you articulate, tenacious and action driven? If so, then we want to hear from you! We are Field Sales Solutions, a well-respected and leading field marketing company with various accolades, including the 3 times winner of the FMBE Field Marketing Agency of the year award. We work in partnership with various leading and exciting brands and due to a recent team expansion, we have an opportunity for a Category Sales Development Manager with our client Procter & Gamble. Perfect Store Team - Electrical & Skin Category (Oral B, Braun & Olay) In return for joining us as our Category Sales Development Manager we can offer you a competitive salary of £27,300 p.a. + Up to 15% Bonus + Company Car & Fuel Card Ideal Location: LIVERPOOL / WIRRAL  Territory: CH1, CH3, CH4, CH43, CH49, CH60, CH62, CH65, CW9, L1, L9, L10, L13, L18, L24, L34, LL11, LL13, SY11, WA1, WA2, WA3, WA4, WA7, WA8, WA9 We are looking for a very focused individual to become a category expert in Electrical Beauty & Skin Care, ensure availability, educate store staff, to grow sales, and, most importantly, deliver irresistible execution in store. We are looking for an individual with exceptional organisation & communication skills to assist us in delivering this objective and maximising opportunities within store. On behalf of Procter & Gamble, you will develop and nurture excellent working relationships with your store contacts, this role is all about solution provision which is achieved by communicating effectively in store. Combining skills in negotiation and category development will see an increase in sales, generating a positive return on investment within the stores on your defined geographical territory. Strong knowledge of the grocery and high -street retail sectors and an understanding of category management is desirable. What you will be doing as our Category Sales Development Manager? Positively influencing availability & visibility by ensuring the implementation of processes & compliance.Creating in-store excellence & effectively executing the EB & Skin Care categories field sales strategy in your stores.Be the key point of contact for EB & Skin Care in your stores and build effective relationships with key decision makers.Reviewing and analysing sales performance and creating bespoke action plans.Providing insight into the EB & Skin Care categories in store. Reporting to your Regional Manager, you’ll have monthly team meetings to discuss progress as well as regular phone & electronic communication with colleagues both in this team and others. Otherwise, this role is predominantly field based with the majority of time spent building relationships with your retail outlets. There’ll be a high level of autonomy, so you’ll need to be self-motivated and well- organised. A role with Field Sales Solutions will expose you to the big names in the FMCG world and gives you an opportunity to be rewarded for your motivation and skills. What will you need to become our Category Sales Development Manager? Previous Field experience in the Grocery/ High Street Sector.A passion for sales and the brand portfolio.Business development skills and sales experience.Strong communication, negotiation, influencing and planning skills.  Ability to think strategically, whilst fulfilling the immediate business objectives.Proven record of demonstrating initiative & delivering results.Full UK Drivers Licence. What are the benefits? As well as an engaging and varied day job, this Category Sales Development Manager role also offers a variety of benefits including: In-house academy, offering best in class training and support to help you reach your potential.Opportunities for career development.Incentive programmes - including retailer discount schemes.Health, Wellness and Financial Guidance SupportHoliday accrual with length of service.Performance related bonus.Company Car & Fuel Card. Apply today! You must be eligible to work in the UK and have a full clean driving licence. Field Sales Solutions is an equal opportunities employer. Live our company values: Partnership - We are transparent, open, and work together with our clients and colleagues to achieve common goals.Return - We drive and evaluate all activity by identifying and delivering a positive ROI.Ownership - We understand our role and have a sense of purpose and accountability in everything we do. Upstanding – We are honest, reliable, and ethical in all we do, showing professionalism and integrity always.Determined – we know that success requires perseverance, and we are driven to achieve. We are PROUD to be Field Sales Solutions.