Senior category manager Work, Jobs in Blackburn With Darwen, Lan (with Salaries)

Senior Category Manager - Beds & Mattresses
Bensons for Beds —Accrington
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales
- No degree
- Employee discount
Senior Category Manager - FTC
Sopra Steria —Salford
- Up to £65,000 a year
- Mentoring
- Contracts
- AI
- Annual leave
Group Purchasing Manager
VetPlus —Lytham
- Up to £65,000 a year
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- IT
- Business
Global Key Account – General Merchandising Manager
New Balance —Warrington
- £141,200 - £223,200 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
- Travel
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
HR Manager - Manufacturing
Kepak Group —Kirkham
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Human resources
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Senior Product Manager - SaaS
Street Group —Manchester
- £60,000 - £75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AI
- Work from home
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
Executive Support Officer
Blackburn with Darwen Council —Blackburn with Darwen
- £27,254 - £30,024 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
9d
Managing Consultant/Senior Manager - Operating Model & Organisation Design
Capgemini —Manchester
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
Senior Procurement Manager
Sopra Steria —Salford
- Up to £50,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- IT
- Annual leave
Principal Category Manager
Sopra Steria —Manchester
- Up to £50,000 a year
- Management
- Project management
- Leadership
- Annual leave
Senior Manager Biocompatibility
Convatec —Didsbury
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
HR Operating Model Specialist - Managing Consultant / Senior Manager
Capgemini —Manchester
- Hybrid work
- Human resources
- AI
Supply Chain & Procurement - Senior Manager - Defence
Pwc UK —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Communication skills
Principal Social Worker (Fixed-Term Cover)
Blackburn with Darwen Council —Blackburn with Darwen
- £65,919 - £70,659 a year
- Part-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Senior Programme Manager – New Part Introduction
Rolls-Royce SMR —Manchester
- £75,400 - £93,200 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
1d
Senior Data Management Officer (Highways)
Blackburn with Darwen Council —Blackburn with Darwen
- £31,022 - £34,434 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
5d
Consumer Products and Retail - Manager/Senior Manager
Capgemini —Manchester
- Hybrid work
- IT
Senior Procurement & Supplier Governance Manager
DWF —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- IT
- Financial services
- Leadership
7d
Casual Technician
Blackburn with Darwen Council —Blackburn with Darwen
- £13.26 an hour
- Weekend availability
3d
Programme and Governance Officer
Blackburn with Darwen Council —Blackburn with Darwen
- £31,022 - £34,434 a year
- Full-time
3d

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Senior Category Manager - Beds & Mattresses

Bensons for Beds -
Accrington

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Job details

Benefits

Employee discount

Qualifications

Microsoft Excel
Category management
Sales
Contracts
Purchasing
Leadership
Communication skills
Negotiation

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 blackburn with darwen, lan

Senior Category Manager - Beds & Mattresses

Senior Category Manager - FTC

Group Purchasing Manager

Global Key Account – General Merchandising Manager

HR Manager - Manufacturing

Senior Product Manager - SaaS

Executive Support Officer

Managing Consultant/Senior Manager - Operating Model & Organisation Design

Senior Procurement Manager

Principal Category Manager

Senior Manager Biocompatibility

HR Operating Model Specialist - Managing Consultant / Senior Manager

Supply Chain & Procurement - Senior Manager - Defence

Principal Social Worker (Fixed-Term Cover)

Senior Programme Manager – New Part Introduction

Senior Data Management Officer (Highways)

Consumer Products and Retail - Manager/Senior Manager

Senior Procurement & Supplier Governance Manager

Casual Technician

Programme and Governance Officer

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