Senior Commercial Category Manager

Description

• Drive innovation by introducing new products aligned with market needs.
• Support the day-to-day commercial needs across the branch network.
• Establish strong working relationships across the business with Regional Directors, Operations Managers, and Branch Managers to influence commercial success.
• Support the TP HSE team to maintain high standards across the supply chain, ensuring supplier compliance with Health & Safety standards.
• Define and implement product category strategies, covering ranging, brand proposition, supplier selection, pricing, and route to market, ensuring alignment with Group objectives.
• Act as a key commercial stakeholder, liaising with internal teams such as Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing, Finance, Legal, and Sustainability.
• Ensure supplier relationships deliver optimal net costs through effective collaboration and relationship management.
• Lead, coach, and develop a small team to deliver on key commercial priorities while fostering skills growth and personal development.

Requirements

• A customer-focused mindset, with flexibility and resilience in adapting to change.
• The ability to influence at a senior level and work cross-functionally to deliver complex projects.
• Proven experience in category management and delivering commercial strategies.
• Significant experience within the Plumbing, Heating & Renewables market.
• Strong people leadership skills, with the ability to set clear goals and support development.
• Advanced negotiation and analytical skills with strong commercial acumen.
• Excellent supplier management and relationship-building skills.

Benefits

• Competitive performance related bonus
• Life Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Save-as-you-earn scheme
• Buy-as-you-earn scheme
• Colleague discount across a variety of Group businesses including with special discounts across our Trade Merchants - 20% off at Toolstation
• Annual Car allowance
• Contributory pension scheme

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance