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Retail Category Manager

  • Location: Hertfordshire
  • Salary: £52000 - £57000 per annum
  • Job Type:Permanent
  • Sector: Sales & Marketing
  • Contact: Jonathan Taylor
  • Contact Email: j.taylor@select.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 03301 743817
  • Job Ref: SF63634
Retail Category Manager - Hertfordshire - Up to £57,000
Step into an exciting leadership opportunity with my client's expanding premium retail centre, where business growth has created this brand-new Retail Category Manager position.

This is your chance to take ownership of an entire seasonal department during the most profitable trading period of the year, combining strategic category management with hands-on retail leadership. You'll be at the heart of maximising sales performance across their busiest season, with the autonomy to shape product ranges, drive profitability, and lead your own dedicated team through the exhilarating Christmas trading period.

The Retail Category Manager role gives you the perfect platform to showcase your retail expertise across every aspect of seasonal category management. You'll develop comprehensive strategies to maximise sales and profitability, whilst building strong supplier relationships and coordinating product sourcing to ensure optimal stock levels.

This position offers the opportunity to flex your creative merchandising skills, planning compelling visual displays and store layouts that capture the festive spirit. Your analytical abilities will shine as you forecast demand, analyse market trends, and implement pricing strategies, whilst your leadership skills come to the fore managing and developing both permanent and seasonal team members.

This Retail Category Manager opportunity is ideal for an ambitious retail professional with category management, buying, or merchandising experience who thrives in fast-paced, seasonal environments and has a genuine passion for Christmas retail.

What makes this Retail Category Manager position particularly attractive:
  • Competitive salary up to £57,000 plus performance-based bonus structure tied to seasonal sales targets
  • Flexible working arrangements outside peak season
  • Comprehensive benefits including company pension scheme, employee discounts, and professional development opportunities
  • Free on-site parking and supportive working environment
My client is a premium retail destination experiencing significant growth, which has directly led to the creation of this Retail Category Manager role. Their commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction makes them a standout employer in the retail sector, offering a collaborative team environment where your expertise will be valued and your career development supported. The management team is passionate about creating exceptional customer experiences and provides the resources and autonomy needed for their Retail Category Manager to truly excel.

Ready to make your mark as a Retail Category Manager with a growing, premium retailer? This is your opportunity to combine strategic thinking with hands-on retail leadership in a role that offers genuine career progression and the excitement of seasonal trading.

Apply now to secure your place in this dynamic team.