Senior category manager Work, Jobs in Barrowford, Lan (with Salaries)

Senior Category Manager - Beds & Mattresses
Bensons for Beds —Accrington
- Data analysis skills
- No degree
- Mentoring
- Employee discount
Senior Account Manager
Hallmark —Bradford
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Mentoring
- Communication skills
- Free parking
Change Manager
Blackburn with Darwen Council —Blackburn with Darwen
- £45,091 - £49,282 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
11d
Procurement Manager
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust —Blackburn
- £49,387 - £56,515 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Travel
7d
Senior Engineering Manager
Exentec —Bury
- Engineering
- Business development
- Continuous improvement
Product Manager
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare —Halifax
- Full-time
- Product management
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Senior National Accounts Manager
Crown Paints —Darwen
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Negotiation
Quick apply
Project Manager - Transformation
Bradford Children and Families Trust —Bradford
- £42,839 - £46,142 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Project management
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
Marketing Manager - Manufacturing Brands
James Hall & Co Ltd —Preston
- Full-time
- Bakery
- Presentation skills
- Budgeting
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
9h
Global sourcing manager, Direct
Hempel —Darwen
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
9d
Category Manager - Catering
Senior Category Manager - Catering —Bradford
- Full-time
- Conflict management
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Strategic Finance Manager
Bradford Children and Families Trust —Bradford
- £65,022 - £75,728 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Annual leave
4d
Supply Chain Strategy & Integration Manager
Yorkshire Water —Bradford
- £60,000 - £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Senior Enforcement Officer
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council —Bradford
- £39,862 - £46,142 a year
- Call to connect
- Customer service
- Supervising experience
- Presentation skills
Category Insight Manager (12 month FTC)
Morrisons —Bradford
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Customer Service Supervisor
University of Lancashire —Preston
- £30,378 - £34,610 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Supervising experience
- University
- Annual leave
Procurement - Technology Lead
JDSPORTS —Bury
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Team management
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Senior Marketing Manager - Price & Promotions
Morrisons —Bradford
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Store discount
Quick apply
Preconstruction Manager
Willmott Dixon —Oldham
- Full-time
- Project management
- Team management
- Construction experience
Quick apply
3d
Programme Manager
University of Huddersfield —Huddersfield
- £46,461 - £58,766 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- University
- Communication skills
8d

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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 jobs in barrowford, lan

Senior Category Manager - Beds & Mattresses

Senior Account Manager

Change Manager

Procurement Manager

Senior Engineering Manager

Product Manager

Senior National Accounts Manager

Project Manager - Transformation

Marketing Manager - Manufacturing Brands

Global sourcing manager, Direct

Category Manager - Catering

Strategic Finance Manager

Supply Chain Strategy & Integration Manager

Senior Enforcement Officer

Category Insight Manager (12 month FTC)

Customer Service Supervisor

Procurement - Technology Lead

Senior Marketing Manager - Price & Promotions

Preconstruction Manager

Programme Manager

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