Category Manager, RS Pro

Category Manager, RS ProAvailable Locations (Hybrid): UK (London, Corby, Manchester), Germany (Frankfurt), Italy (Milan), Latvia (Riga).The RS Pro team has an opening for a Category ManagerThe Category Manager develops and executes the Own Brand strategy for their aligned product technologies through product knowledge, sourcing, negotiation, bringing the goods to market, reporting and end‑of‑life range decisions.You’ll be working in close collaboration with the RS PRO team in Compliance, Quality, Ethical Sourcing and Sustainability, the global sourcing team, the local regional stakeholders and the data team – ensuring to deliver profitable growth, accelerated customer acquisition and superior ROI.With a mandate covering RS the role operates internationally across EMEA and APAC regions as well as globally in conjunction with strategic supplier relationships.What you will be doing:Delivering the RS PRO NPI Road Map, strategies and business plansConducting supplier range reviews and engagement to maximise growthEnsuring the product range is fully aligned to customer needsDelivering product range growth by supplier and product segmentEffective lifecycle managementEffective use of Data insights to maximise customer penetrationDeliver KPIs for managed suppliers and technologies:RevenueMarginReturn on InvestmentCustomer acquisitionNumber of products soldNew product introduction revenueInventory healthOwn Brand (RS Pro) share of categoryInfluencing NES and NPS scoresWhat we are looking for from you, in order to be successful in this role:Category Management experience (Own-Brand experience would be an advantage)Prior experience managing suppliers, and negotiating win‑win outcomesAn understanding of product lifecycle and new product introduction, preferably in own brand.Product range knowledge within Industrial Automation, Facilities Maintenance or ElectronicsStrong commercial acumen, including interpreting and understanding large data‑setsStrong stakeholder management and communication skillsStrong analytical skillset and strong attention to detailExperience of online trading and digital toolsA collaborative team playerPositive can‑do attitude, takes ownership and results orientedStrong influencing skills and ability to negotiate with suppliers.Operational problem solver and good process management capabilityExperience working with leading suppliers / brandsExperience of working in a matrix and cross‑cultural environmentExperience of working with an online digital toolsetExperience of working in a Commercial environmentWe are RS Group:At RS we’ve been solving engineering problems for over 80 years: big ones, small ones, easy and difficult ones. We turn the ‘what ifs’ into the ‘why nots’, the impossible into the possible.Our purpose? Making amazing happen for a better world.We offer service and product solutions. We send out a parcel every 2 seconds, to over 130 countries. We provide over 700,000 in‑stock and over 3 million unstocked products to more than 1.2 million customers.We want people like you, as you are curious about things, you like doing things differently and also in a human way with empathy. Because that’s exactly how we partner with people – our customers, suppliers, colleagues and communities – to solve problems.We’ll also invest in your development and wellbeing – because building a more diverse and inclusive culture, being ethical, responsible and committed to our Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) action plan is at the heart of everything we do.Come and join us and over 9000 employees worldwide – and we’ll help you to think big, do more and unleash your brilliance, so you do amazing things too.Seniority levelMid‑Senior levelEmployment typeFull‑timeJob functionMarketing and SalesIndustriesAppliances, Electrical, and Electronics ManufacturingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at RS Italia by 2x#J-18808-Ljbffr