Category manager Work, Jobs in Preston, Lan (with Salaries)

Senior Category Manager - Beds & Mattresses
Bensons for Beds —Accrington
- Data analysis skills
- No degree
- Mentoring
- Employee discount
Frame Category Manager - Optical
Hakim Group —Darwen
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
Category & Insights Manager
Nichols PLC —Newton-le-Willows
- Hybrid work
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
11d
Community Manager
WillPowders Ltd —Clitheroe
- £25,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Social media management
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
Quick apply
2d
Group Purchasing Manager
VetPlus —Lytham
- Up to £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Continuous improvement
- Business
Sales Account Manager
Graham & Brown Holdings - a family of companies —Blackburn
- £39,686 - £44,095 a year
- Remote
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Travel
Quick apply
4d
Assoc Dir Global Category Manager Devices
Teva —County
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Senior Buyer
Gentex Europe —Haydock
- £40,000 - £46,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- In-person
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
5d
Category Buyer
Victorian Plumbing —Leyland
- Data analysis skills
- Negotiation
Quick apply
Category Specialist
Westinghouse Electric Company —Preston
- Bachelor's degree
- Contracts
- Analytics
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Territory Account Manager
ARCO Limited —Blackburn
- Business development
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Program Procurement Lead
Westinghouse Electric Company —Preston
- Spanish
- English
- Analysis skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Procurement Specialist
Science in Sport Group —Blackburn
- Up to £45,000 a year
- Doctoral degree
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Commercial Account Manager
IPS —St Helens
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Global Product Manager - Patient Hygiene (Chorley - Hybrid)
Vernacare International Ltd —Chorley
- CRM software
- Marketing
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Key Account Buying Manager
RMS International (UK) Ltd. —Manchester
- Full-time
- Quality control
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Free parking
Quick apply
Program Manager, Product Marketing
Promethean —Clitheroe
- £57,500 - £78,980 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Brand Manager
Nichols PLC —Newton-le-Willows
- Hybrid work
- Social media management
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
4d
Product Manager - Networking
Nimans Ltd —Manchester
- Up to £35,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Communication skills
- Marketing
- Free parking
Quick apply
2d
International Marketing Executive
Nichols PLC —Newton-le-Willows
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Organisational skills
- Budgeting
- Free parking
- Employee discount
3d

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Senior Category Manager - Beds & Mattresses

Bensons for Beds -
Accrington

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Job details

Benefits

Employee discount

Qualifications

Stakeholder collaboration
Category management
Stakeholder liaison
Mentoring junior staff
Data analysis skills
ERP software
Mentoring
Professional development mentoring
Negotiated procurement
Leadership
Promotional planning
Communication skills
Data analysis within retail industry

Full job description

About the role

As our Senior Category Manager - Beds & Mattresses, you will lead the strategic development and commercial performance of the Beds & Mattresses category. You will be responsible for defining range strategy, supplier partnerships, margin and pricing optimisation, promotional planning and lifecycle management to drive profitable growth and deliver exceptional sleep solutions to our customers.

What's in it for you?

Competitive salary with annual bonus potential linked to category performance
Comprehensive benefits including Life Assurance and access to Medicash
Generous colleague discount on Bensons for Beds products
Learning and development opportunities with clear career progression
Supportive, collaborative culture focused on customer experience and product excellence

Key responsibilities

Own the end-to-end category strategy for Beds & Mattresses, ensuring alignment with commercial objectives and customer needs
Develop and maintain the product range, including NPD input, range rationalisation and lifecycle planning
Manage supplier relationships and commercial negotiations to secure competitive terms, product innovation and reliable supply
Set and optimise pricing, margin and promotional strategies to maximise sales and profitability
Work closely with Merchandising, Buying, Supply Chain, Marketing and Store Teams to deliver effective range presentation, availability and campaign execution
Analyse sales, margin and inventory data to identify opportunities and risks, producing actionable insights and regular performance reports
Lead forecasting and inventory planning for the category to minimise stock risk while meeting demand
Coach and mentor junior buying and category colleagues, sharing best practice and building capability in the team
Ensure compliance with commercial policies, quality standards and supplier contracts

What we're looking for

Proven experience in category management, buying or commercial roles within furniture, bedding or a related retail sector
Strong commercial acumen with a track record of driving margin, sales and range performance
Excellent negotiation skills and experience managing supplier relationships
Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into clear recommendations
Experience of forecasting, inventory management and promotional planning
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels
Proven team leadership or people development experience
Proficient in Excel and comfortable working with commercial reporting tools and ERPs
Degree-level education or equivalent commercial experience is desirable

How you'll work

Collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver customer-focused ranges and campaigns
With a customer-first mindset, balancing commercial targets with product quality and sleep wellness outcomes
Using insight and data to prioritise initiatives that deliver the greatest commercial impact

Our values and inclusion

We are devoted, driven and daring. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all colleagues can thrive. This role will be conducted in a gender-neutral and supportive environment.

Application information

If you are a commercial leader with a passion for bedding and a proven track record of category success, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a short cover note outlining your relevant experience and key achievements.

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Senior Category Manager - Beds & Mattresses

Frame Category Manager - Optical

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Sales Account Manager

Assoc Dir Global Category Manager Devices

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Commercial Account Manager

Global Product Manager - Patient Hygiene (Chorley - Hybrid)

Key Account Buying Manager

Program Manager, Product Marketing

Brand Manager

Product Manager - Networking

International Marketing Executive

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