Role: Senior Category Manager – Maternity Cover 9 Months FTC
Location: Coalville, LE67
(with hybrid working after completion of training) Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum pro rata, plus extensive benefits Contract type: Fixed term contract Employment type: Full time Working hours: 40 hrs per week, Monday – Friday Do you want to work for the nation’s largest online pharmacy ensuring excellence for all our patients? We’re a market leader in the pharmacy world, with 25 years’ experience, helping over 1.4 million patients in England manage their NHS prescriptions from request through to delivery. We are Great Place to Work certified as we consider colleague experience a top priority every day. Our people are fundamental to our success and ensuring we achieve our vision to be a world leading, patient-centric digital healthcare provider. We are committed to continuing to develop a positive, open and honest working environment for all. As the Senior Category Manager, you will lead the strategic management of the core health and wellness categories, Medicines, Pain Relief, Weight Management, Smoking Control, and Women’s Health. You will be responsible for delivering category growth, enhancing customer experience, and maximising profitability through data-driven strategies, supplier collaboration, and cross-functional alignment. What’s in it for you? Occupational sick pay Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Contributory pension Discounted insurance (Aviva) Employee discount site Discounted gyms (via our blue light card and benefits schemes) Employee assistance programme In-house mental health support Free onsite parking Health and wellbeing initiatives Social events throughout the year Cycle to work scheme Green car scheme*(subject to minimum earnings) Registration fees paid (GPhC, NMC, CIPD etc) Long service bonus Refer a friend bonus Blue light card Hybrid working Commitment to CPD/training 25 days annual leave increasing with service Annual leave buy and sell scheme Discounts & Exclusive offers at The Springs, Leeds 25% Discount & health & beauty purchases 25% Discount on Pharmacy2U Private Online Doctor Services What you’ll be doing? Strategic category management including the development and execution of comprehensive e-commerce category strategies, identifying data driven market trends, consumer preferences and shopper insights to inform category decisions based on factors such as product life cycles, seasonality, and emerging trends Driving growth and profitability through effective ranging and product lifecycle management Establishing and maintaining strong, collaborative supplier relationships and continuous evaluation and optimisation of the supplier portfolio Working closely with cross-functional teams including marketing, supply chain and merchandising to ensure seamless execution of category plans Monitor and manage the financial performance of the category including sales, margin, and marketing income targets to achieve budgeted KPI’s Implement cost-effective strategies and promotional activity to achieve budgeted financial goals Conduct regular analysis on performance data to identify areas for improvement and make informed, data driven decisions Foster a culture of continuous improvement by regularly reviewing and refining category management processes Who are we looking for? Previous category management experience across one or more of the following areas desirable but not essential: Medicines and/or Healthcare Experience creating, developing and maintaining relationships with both internal and external stakeholders Experience managing categories in an e-commerce retail environment Advanced negotiation skills with a history of securing advantageous supplier terms Excellent commercial acumen with a track record of achieving sales and profitability targets Ability to work with others as part of a team with strong communication skills (verbal and written) Proficient in MS office suite with intermediate Excel Commercially astute with a keen eye for product with impeccable attention to detail What happens next? Please click apply and if we think you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange an interview. Applicants must prove they have the right to live in the UK. All successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.
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(with hybrid working after completion of training) Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum pro rata, plus extensive benefits Contract type: Fixed term contract Employment type: Full time Working hours: 40 hrs per week, Monday – Friday Do you want to work for the nation’s largest online pharmacy ensuring excellence for all our patients? We’re a market leader in the pharmacy world, with 25 years’ experience, helping over 1.4 million patients in England manage their NHS prescriptions from request through to delivery. We are Great Place to Work certified as we consider colleague experience a top priority every day. Our people are fundamental to our success and ensuring we achieve our vision to be a world leading, patient-centric digital healthcare provider. We are committed to continuing to develop a positive, open and honest working environment for all. As the Senior Category Manager, you will lead the strategic management of the core health and wellness categories, Medicines, Pain Relief, Weight Management, Smoking Control, and Women’s Health. You will be responsible for delivering category growth, enhancing customer experience, and maximising profitability through data-driven strategies, supplier collaboration, and cross-functional alignment. What’s in it for you? Occupational sick pay Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Contributory pension Discounted insurance (Aviva) Employee discount site Discounted gyms (via our blue light card and benefits schemes) Employee assistance programme In-house mental health support Free onsite parking Health and wellbeing initiatives Social events throughout the year Cycle to work scheme Green car scheme*(subject to minimum earnings) Registration fees paid (GPhC, NMC, CIPD etc) Long service bonus Refer a friend bonus Blue light card Hybrid working Commitment to CPD/training 25 days annual leave increasing with service Annual leave buy and sell scheme Discounts & Exclusive offers at The Springs, Leeds 25% Discount & health & beauty purchases 25% Discount on Pharmacy2U Private Online Doctor Services What you’ll be doing? Strategic category management including the development and execution of comprehensive e-commerce category strategies, identifying data driven market trends, consumer preferences and shopper insights to inform category decisions based on factors such as product life cycles, seasonality, and emerging trends Driving growth and profitability through effective ranging and product lifecycle management Establishing and maintaining strong, collaborative supplier relationships and continuous evaluation and optimisation of the supplier portfolio Working closely with cross-functional teams including marketing, supply chain and merchandising to ensure seamless execution of category plans Monitor and manage the financial performance of the category including sales, margin, and marketing income targets to achieve budgeted KPI’s Implement cost-effective strategies and promotional activity to achieve budgeted financial goals Conduct regular analysis on performance data to identify areas for improvement and make informed, data driven decisions Foster a culture of continuous improvement by regularly reviewing and refining category management processes Who are we looking for? Previous category management experience across one or more of the following areas desirable but not essential: Medicines and/or Healthcare Experience creating, developing and maintaining relationships with both internal and external stakeholders Experience managing categories in an e-commerce retail environment Advanced negotiation skills with a history of securing advantageous supplier terms Excellent commercial acumen with a track record of achieving sales and profitability targets Ability to work with others as part of a team with strong communication skills (verbal and written) Proficient in MS office suite with intermediate Excel Commercially astute with a keen eye for product with impeccable attention to detail What happens next? Please click apply and if we think you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange an interview. Applicants must prove they have the right to live in the UK. All successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.
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