We have an opportunity for an experienced Roofing Category Manager to support our branch network on a full-time, permanent basis.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in roofing supplies along with buying and sales experience, and a proven ability to deliver effective category strategies for roofing products to both trade and DIY customers.
Myers Building & Timber Supplies operates 17 branches across Yorkshire and is part of the family-owned Myers Group. We are seeking a motivated, strategic individual with a ‘can-do’ attitude to join our committed and experienced team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a successful, family-run business with strong ties to the local community.
In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive a competitive salary in addition to great benefits such as:
- Company Vehicle
- Excellent Holiday Allowance (plus a day off on your birthday) which increases with length of Service.
- Buy/sell holiday allowance.
- Pension Scheme.
- Training & Development Programs to help meet your career ambitions.
- Staff Discounts at All Our Builders Merchants.
- Access to Our Employee Assistance Program 24/7.
- Free Physio Treatment as/when required.
- On Site Parking.
- We close over Christmas & New Year, so our employees get a nice long break over the festive period.
The duties and key responsibilities include:
- Contribute to the delivery of the MBTS sales and margin targets whilst maintaining a value proposition for the customer.
- Define and implement branch stock profiles, trials, special buys, new product introductions and exit plans.
- Negotiate with suppliers to achieve the best cost prices, optimise minimum order quantities, optimise lead times and agree terms and conditions.
- Ensure MBTS legal obligations are met in respect of its buying practices.
- Monitor sales and cost price mix – and in collaboration with MBTS management team, ensure margins are maximised whilst maintaining a value proposition for the customer.
- Review supply base, seeking new sources and/or rationalisation opportunities to maintain a competitive advantage.
- Manage supplier files and upload relevant information onto Bistrack.
- Formalise supplier agreements and communicate the details with the stock management team to ensure the products are ordered in accordance with the agreements and are available when required.
- Negotiate promotional opportunities with suppliers to promote awareness, newness and/or value.
- Implement a plan for slow moving products.
- In liaison with the Sales Manager, agree merchandising, marketing and promotional plans to drive the category sales.
- Work with branch staff to continuously improve their knowledge and credibility of Roofing products.
- Ensure that relevant Fortis Roofing category meetings and BMF category forums are represented by MBTS and learnings are shared to improve buying/selling practices.
- Support the branch teams to build a sustainable base of customers; Identifying leads, building a pipeline and converting into sales; Interpreting architects’ drawings and generating quotes; Providing product information; researching and recommending new opportunities; recommending profit and service improvements.
- Seek and continuously develop knowledge and information about competitor activity, pricing and tactics, and communicate this to relevant departments with recommendations.
- Attend any other meetings, group discussions or carry out other reasonable duties on request of your line manager
To become our Roofing Catergory Manager we are looking for the following skills, experience and attributes:
- Experienced roofing professional with a buying/sales background
- Strategic thinker with a ‘can do’ attitude
- IT literate
- Ability to plan, prioritise and organise own workload.
- Good time management and the ability to work under pressure and to tight schedules.
- A professional attitude and demeanour.
- Experience of trade merchants.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Must be self-motivated, have strong interpersonal skills and can solve problems at source.
- Must possess excellent organisational skills and good time management.
- Must be self-driven, genuine with a positive attitude and clear focus.
- Must be sufficiently mobile and flexible to work beyond the call of duty to achieve results.
If you feel you have all the skills and knowledge required to join our team as a Roofing Category Manager please click ‘Apply’ today.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
