Job Resources for Category-manager in UK

Job Title: Category Manager

Core Skills:

1. Strategic thinking: The ability to develop and implement effective category management strategies that drive sales growth and profitability.
2. Analytical skills: The ability to analyze market trends, customer behavior, and competitor activity to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
3. Communication skills: The ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, including cross-functional teams, senior management, and external partners.
4. Problem-solving skills: The ability to identify and solve complex problems related to category management, such as optimizing product assortment, pricing, and inventory levels.
5. Data analysis skills: The ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data to inform category management decisions, including sales trends, customer behavior, and market research.
6. Collaboration skills: The ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, marketing, and operations, to drive category growth.
7. Leadership skills: The ability to lead and manage a team of category managers and other stakeholders to achieve category goals.
8. Adaptability skills: The ability to adapt to changing market conditions, customer preferences, and company priorities.

Technical/Hard Skills:

1. Proficiency in data analysis tools and software, such as Excel, SQL, and Tableau.
2. Familiarity with industry-specific software and systems, such as category management platforms and inventory management systems.
3. Knowledge of supply chain management principles and practices, including forecasting, inventory management, and logistics.
4. Understanding of statistical modeling and regression analysis.
5. Familiarity with data visualization tools and techniques.
6. Ability to use data to inform category management decisions and strategies.
7. Experience with project management tools and techniques, such as agile methodologies.
8. Knowledge of e-commerce platforms and technologies, including website design and development, mobile app development, and digital marketing.

Soft Skills:

1. Communication skills: The ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, including cross-functional teams, senior management, and external partners.
2. Collaboration skills: The ability to work closely with cross-functional teams to drive category growth.
3. Problem-solving skills: The ability to identify and solve complex problems related to category management.
4. Adaptability skills: The ability to adapt to changing market conditions, customer preferences, and company priorities.
5. Leadership skills: The ability to lead and manage a team of category managers and other stakeholders to achieve category goals.
6. Strategic thinking: The ability to develop and implement effective category management strategies that drive sales growth and profitability.
7. Customer focus: The ability to understand customer needs and preferences and to develop category strategies that meet those needs.
8. Innovation skills: The ability to identify new opportunities for growth and innovation in the category.