Thehutgroup
Category Manager (BFS) - THG Nutrition | Myprotein
UK, Manchester. Posted a month ago
The role
You will drive the online commercial success of Bars & Snacks by optimising ecommerce strategy for global markets. You will develop category strategies, manage pricing and promotions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maximise sales and profitability.
What you will do
- Develop and implement bars & snacks strategies to maximise online sales, market share, and profitability.
- Analyse internal insights to make data-driven decisions.
- Identify category growth opportunities using global and regional insights.
- Conduct frequent site audits to ensure optimal customer experience and category visibility.
- Monitor external market trends, competitor pricing, and innovation.
- Collaborate with Brand & Marketing teams to align product positioning.
- Collaborate with Retail, Wholesale, Tiktok & Amazon teams to drive online decisions.
- Own the pricing strategy for assigned categories.
- Develop and implement promotional plans with digital marketing teams.
- Partner with supply chain & production teams to ensure stock availability.
Required qualifications
- Proven experience in Ecommerce, Category Management, or Digital Trading, ideally within retail, FMCG, or nutrition/bars & snacks sectors.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable strategies.
- Commercial mindset with experience in pricing, promotion, and margin optimisation.
- Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and influence stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented with a strong understanding of customer experience (CX) and ecommerce best practices.
- Proficiency in analytics tools (e.g., BI platforms i.e. Tableau) and ecommerce platforms.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
Nice to have
- Proficiency in excel, SQL & Ai Tools
Benefits
- Access bespoke development programmes designed by in-house L&D team.
- Continued development through upskilling programme with industry-leading training provider.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Day off on your birthday.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.
- Up to 10 days compassionate leave.
- Buy back up to 3 days each year.
- Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12-months.
- Access to face-to-face and virtual appointments with in-house GP.
- Access to 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provided by Bupa.
- State-of-the-art on-site gym.
- Access to on-site physio.
About the company
THG is a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition. Their portfolio includes brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD, and Cult Beauty.