At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and shape category performance in Personal Care and Seasonal products.
- Company: Join Boots, a leading retail brand with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Generous discounts, retirement savings plan, and enhanced leave options.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in retail while gaining international experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in category management and strong negotiation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Contract: Fixed Term, 12 Months
Location: Nottingham
Recruitment Partner: Anastasia Walker
Are you ready to make a difference? Join Boots as a Category Manager - ROI in Nottingham, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our category performance across multiple brands. This is your chance to gain international experience while making a significant impact in the retail sector.
In this strategic position, you will report to the Director of Trading for Ireland and collaborate with our dynamic Trading teams in both the UK and Ireland. Your expertise will drive growth, enhance our customer promise, and support Boots Ireland's strategic objectives.
What you’ll be doing
- Lead our Personal Care and Seasonal categories, overseeing diverse ranges from toiletries to Christmas gifts.
- Deliver the annual budget and strategic plan, driving sales and profitability targets.
- Develop and execute category strategies informed by market insights, ensuring our offerings are competitive and compelling.
- Build strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating commercial terms and driving joint business plans.
- Champion the customer experience, ensuring our propositions meet evolving needs.
What you’ll need to have (our must-haves)
- Proven experience as a Category Manager or in a similar retail trading role.
- Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering sales growth.
- Excellent negotiation skills and experience in supplier management.
- Analytical mindset with proficiency in data interpretation and Excel.
- Ability to engage stakeholders at all levels and manage multiple priorities effectively.
It would be great if you also have
- Experience working cross-market or in a matrix environment.
- Familiarity with the Irish and UK retail markets.
Where your brilliance can take you
At Boots, we believe in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for growth. Your journey with us could lead to further leadership roles within our expansive organisation, where your contributions will be valued and recognised.
Why Boots?
We work every day to build a brilliant Boots for our people, empowering you to make a difference for our customers and colleagues. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and inclusion, ensuring that everyone feels valued and supported.
Rewards designed for you
- Boots Retirement Savings Plan (up to 6% company contribution)
- Generous employee discounts for you and a family member
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
- Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.
There’s lots more in our benefits and discounts, MyBoosts – there to give you that little lift in your everyday.
A bit about us
At Boots, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported, and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included, they thrive.
What’s next?
If you apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. We are open to discussing part-time and job share options. If you require additional support during the application process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you be at your best.
We hope to hear from you soon. Be brilliant with Boots.
