Category manager Work, Jobs in Accrington, 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
Territory Account Manager
ARCO Limited —Darwen
- Business development
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Marketing Manager - Manufacturing Brands
James Hall & Co Ltd —Preston
- Full-time
- Bakery
- Presentation skills
- Budgeting
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
9d
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
Senior Account Manager
Pion —Manchester
- Full-time
- Remote
- Salesforce
- Presentation skills
- AI
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Social Media Manager & Content Creator (Hospitality + Startup Drinks Brand)
HDG Business Group Limited —Manchester
- From £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Social media management
Quick apply
5d
Senior National Accounts Manager
Crown Paints —Darwen
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Negotiation
Quick apply
Community Manager
WillPowders Ltd —Clitheroe
- £25,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Social media management
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
Quick apply
Group Purchasing Manager
VetPlus —Lytham
- Up to £65,000 a year
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Continuous improvement
- Business
Account Manager (working on one of the world's most iconic brands)
Got The T-Shirt —Manchester
- £31,000 - £37,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Budgeting
Quick apply
2d
Fashion Wholesale Merchandiser
Saint Genies —Manchester
- From £26,500 a year
- Full-time
- Merchandising
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Head of New Product Development
QUEST Personal Care Global Ltd —Manchester
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- Team management
- Product management
- Free parking
- Sick pay
Quick apply
3d
International Marketing Manager
IVG - I Vape Great Premium E-Liquids —Preston
- £35,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
4d
Senior Category Manager - FTC
Sopra Steria —Salford
- Up to £65,000 a year
- Leadership
- Annual leave
Revenue Growth Executive
Essity —Didsbury
- Full-time
Senior Brand Manager
Essity —Didsbury
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Presentation skills
- Organisational skills
3d
Procurement Specialist
Science in Sport Group —Blackburn
- Up to £45,000 a year
- Doctoral degree
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Principal Category Manager
Sopra Steria —Manchester
- Up to £50,000 a year
- Contracts
- Annual leave
Global Product Manager - Patient Hygiene (Chorley - Hybrid)
Vernacare International Ltd —Chorley
- CRM software
- Marketing
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply

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Senior Category Manager - Beds & Mattresses

Bensons for Beds -
Accrington

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Job details

Permanent

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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Senior Account Manager

Social Media Manager & Content Creator (Hospitality + Startup Drinks Brand)

Senior National Accounts Manager

Community Manager

Group Purchasing Manager

Account Manager (working on one of the world's most iconic brands)

Fashion Wholesale Merchandiser

Head of New Product Development

International Marketing Manager

Senior Category Manager - FTC

Revenue Growth Executive

Senior Brand Manager

Procurement Specialist

Principal Category Manager

Global Product Manager - Patient Hygiene (Chorley - Hybrid)

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