Senior category manager Work, Jobs in Droylsden, Gtm (with Salaries)

Senior Category Manager - Beds & Mattresses
Bensons for Beds —Accrington
- Data analysis skills
- No degree
- Mentoring
- Employee discount
Senior Category Manager - FTC
Sopra Steria —Salford
- Up to £65,000 a year
- Leadership
- Annual leave
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
Supply Chain & Procurement - Senior Manager - Defence
Pwc UK —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Travel
Northern LGPS - Procurement Manager
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council —Droylsden
- £80,000 - £100,000 a year
13d
Supply Chain GBS Transformation - Senior Manager
Capgemini —Manchester
- Business development
- Continuous improvement
- Mentoring
Senior Procurement & Supplier Governance Manager
DWF —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Team management
- Financial services
- Leadership
Senior Marketing Manager
Spliit LTD —Manchester
- £75,000 - £90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Financial services
- AI
Quick apply
13d
Senior Ecommerce Manager
THG Ingenuity —Manchester
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Team management
Quick apply
Private Client Advisory Senior Manager
Cooper Parry —Manchester
- Full-time
- Remote
- Supervising experience
- Mentoring
- Tax experience
Senior Procurement Manager
Fieldfisher —Manchester
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Work from home
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Senior Procurement Manager
Sopra Steria —Salford
- Up to £50,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Annual leave
Senior Key Account Manager
ASICS —Warrington
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee discount
Senior Account Manager
Pion —Manchester
- Full-time
- Remote
- Salesforce
- Presentation skills
- AI
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Senior Manager Biocompatibility
Convatec —Didsbury
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
Northern LGPS - Third Party Relationship Manager
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council —Droylsden
- £80,000 - £100,000 a year
- Contracts
13d
Senior Events Manager
Selfridges —Manchester
- Temporary
- Team management
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
Principal Category Manager
Sopra Steria —Salford
- Up to £50,000 a year
- Contracts
- Annual leave
Product Lead - SaaS - Partner Platform
Street Group —Manchester
- £90,000 - £95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Team management
- AI
- Communication skills
- Work from home
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
Senior Brand & Communications Manager - Hairburst
HyperGrowth Recruitment —Manchester
- Hybrid work
- Social media management
- Communication skills
Quick apply
9h

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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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