Vacancies Category Manager

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792 weve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color peoples lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands including Dulux International Sikkens and Interpon is trusted by customers around the globe. Were active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. Its what youd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company thats dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today while creating an even better tomorrow. Lets paint the future together.

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Category Manager 12 month fixed term contract
Altrincham
competitive salary plus benefits

We encourage you to apply if you have relevant experience and expertise for this role even if you dont meet all the criteria listed in the job description.

At AkzoNobel weve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings theres a good chance youre never more than a few meters away from one of our products. Our world-class portfolio of brands including Dulux International Sikkens and Interpon is trusted by customers around the globe. Were active in more than 150 countries and committed to becoming the global industry leader in sustainable paints and coatings.

Job Purpose
PLEASE NOTE - This is a 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. As a Category Manager you will play a key role in driving category performance for our application and preparation product areas. Youll manage supplier relationships develop compelling category strategies and deliver engaging activities that strengthen our market position and support the companys Painting a Brighter Future strategy.

Key Responsibilities
Manage the application and preparation categories ensuring commercial performance and customer relevance
Lead third-party supplier relationships negotiating trading terms promotional support and cost price changes to maximise return
Develop and optimise product ranges ensuring the right products at the right price to meet customer needs
Define and deliver promotional strategies and key campaigns to drive incremental sales growth
Collaborate with the wider commercial team to plan and execute cross-category promotional events both in-store and online
Lead and support range reviews New Line Days and key category development projects
Analyse category performance data to identify opportunities and make informed strategic decisions
Manage workload effectively ensuring category plans are delivered on time and within budget

Job Requirements
Experienced category professional with a track record of delivering results in a retail or FMCG environment
Skilled and confident negotiator with supplier management experience
Strong strategic and analytical capability able to interpret data and translate insights into action
Excellent communication and influencing skills across multiple levels
Effective project management and prioritisation skills
Proficient in MS Office especially Excel and PowerPoint
Customer-focused and commercially driven

What Sets You Apart
Proactive collaborative and results-oriented
Passionate about delivering value for both the customer and the business
Able to think strategically while executing with precision
Committed to continuous improvement and innovation within your category

What We Offer at AkzoNobel
Competitive salary (depending on experience)
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Income protection and life assurance
Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centres
Company pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Product discounts
Flexible benefits including Gymflex dental cover retail cards and more

We support a healthy work-life balance and promote mental wellbeing. Flexible working options may be considered for this role.

Join a company thats been inventing the future for over two centuriesapply now and help shape whats next.

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At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when our organization all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age or disability.

Requisition ID:48492