Category Manager
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About Shell Mobility & Convenience Retail
Shell Mobility is theworldslargest fuels retailer with more than 50000 sites across 60 countries serving 30 million customers every day with fuel foodcoffeeand convenience products.
Shell UK Mobilityoperatesa network of over 550 company-owned service stations serving millions of customers across the UK. Within this the Convenience Retail teamis responsible fordelivering a compelling food and retail offer through a diverse range of branded and own-label products.
We are looking for a commercially driven Category Manager to join our convenience retail business working closely with leading branded FMCG suppliers. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong supplier management and negotiation experience to shape a compelling customer offer and deliver meaningful commercial impact.
Whatsthe role
As a Category Managerinthe UKConvenience Retailteamyou will take ownership of defined product areas delivering category growth through best-in-class category management. This includes developing and executing rangeplans merchandising pricing and promotions.
Whatyoullbe doing
A key focusof this rolewill be building strong partnerships with major branded suppliers negotiating trading plans and delivering joint business initiatives that unlock mutual growth.We are keen to progress someone who will:
Own category performance delivering against sales margin and profit targets
Analyse performance data and market trends to identify growth opportunities
Develop and implement category plans across range merchandising pricing and promotions
Build and manage relationships with large branded FMCG suppliers
Lead commercial negotiations and manage joint business planning activities
Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver category initiatives effectively
Adapt quickly to changes in market dynamics and customer behaviour
What you bring
Were looking for a commercially astute individual with experience in a Retail / Wholesale environment ideally with exposure to high-volume impulse-led categories. You will also bring:
Experience as a Category Manager / Buyer
Proven experience working with large branded suppliers in a commercial setting
Strong negotiation and relationship management skills
Solid understanding of sales margin and profitability drivers
Analytical capability with the ability to turn insights into action
A proactive results-driven mindset with strong ownership
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
The ability to operate at pace and manage competing priorities
Why Join Us
This is a great opportunity to play a key role in shaping a dynamic customer-focused offer in a high-growth convenience channel working with leading brands and delivering tangible commercial impact.
Hybrid working is in place with a minimum of 3 days in our London office.
After you submit your application you will receive an email from Shell providing a link to an online assessment (HireVue) that is a mandatory part of the process and has a validity period please check your spam/junk mailbox if you do not see the email. Once completed your application will be reviewed to determine next steps. Thank you for your interest in Shell.
What we offer
You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. Youll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty integrity and respect for one another. Youll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.
Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together.
Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead.
Work at the forefront of technology trends and practices.
Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise.
Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself.
Benefit from a range of flexible working options.
Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.
Take advantage of paid parental leave including for non-birthing parents.
Join an organisation working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders ages ethnicities cultures abilities sexual orientation and life experiences to apply.
Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams.
Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes.
We are committed to attracting a broader and more diverse pool of candidates. If this position doesnt feel like the perfect fit for your qualifications right now wed still love to hear from you.
Shell is working to advance an inclusive psychologically safe and accessible environment where people with disabilities can excel. If yourequireany accommodations or accessibility adjustments (e.g. assistive technology communication support or other) during the application or interview process please let us know when prompted in your application. We strive to ensure that our process and workplaceisaccessible to everyone and are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments to support your needs.
Shell in The United Kingdom
Shell UK remains one of the North Seas biggest producers supplying around 10% of the UKs total oil and gas needs. But perhaps the most recognisable face of Shell in the UK is our network of over 1000 Shell-branded service stations.
In the years ahead as the UK looks to strengthen energy security and deliver its 2050 net-zero goal Shell UK aims to play a crucial aimto be a major investor in the UK energy system by helping our customers decarbonise with a focus on transport and industry.
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