Senior Category Manager for Total Tools managing a significant portfolio of cordless power tools. Leading strategy and supplier partnerships while maximizing growth and market share in the industry.
Responsibilities
Own and lead one of Total Tools’ largest categories, overseeing full end‑to‑end category strategy, planning, and performance
Build and execute a long-term category roadmap driven by innovation, customer insights, and commercial opportunity
Manage strategic relationships with major brands and key suppliers, driving joint business planning, negotiations, and partnership outcomes
Lead pricing strategy, promotional planning, and range optimisation to maximise sales, margin, and market share
Analyse category performance, trends, and market dynamics to identify opportunities for growth and efficiency
Partner closely with Marketing, Supply Chain, Merchandise, and Store Operations to deliver cohesive and high-impact category plans
Champion category innovation: staying ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and new product releases
Represent the category at senior stakeholder forums, influencing decision-making across the Total Tools network
Requirements
Significant experience as a Category Manager or Senior Category Manager within a retail or FMCG environment
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