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Company

The Runsven Group

Location

Skänninge and Stockholm

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Interim Search has been commissioned by the Runsvengruppen (ÖoB) to appoint an interim Category Manager. Your assignment will be to develop an even more attractive product range for customers and work towards the company's business goals. The workplace is the Runsvengruppen service office in Skänninge two days a week and the rest of the time from the office in Stockholm. The role reports to the Head of Product Range, Purchasing & Supply Chain.

ÖoB is one of Sweden's leading low-price retailers. The company has over 100 locations throughout Sweden and is currently undergoing a very exciting phase of development. At ÖoB, you will have the opportunity to work in an entrepreneur-driven company, with the power and development opportunities of a strong group with a corporate culture that prioritises results and business value over prestige. ÖoB offers you the opportunity to grow and develop with the company, as well as a workplace where you as an employee will have the opportunity to take personal responsibility. We are looking for someone who is passionate about product ranges and purchasing and has experience of trading with Asia.

This exciting assignment as interim Category Manager includes:

Analyzing different purchasing behaviors and how to attract, engage, and motivate customers to shop at ÖoB.
Developing an attractive range for ÖoB's customers that generates the best profitability.
Working with sales management and creating commercial sales solutions, from concept to implementation
Category management, supplier negotiations
Creating conditions for optimal handling of product ranges in stores.
Strategic product range development and continuous improvement of existing product range.
Campaign planning for your products and monitoring of market developments.

To be eligible for the assignment:

You have many years of experience in sales management in the retail sector in a central position.
You have recently worked as a category manager and are strongly results- and business-oriented.
You have a keen interest and sense of what is commercially viable.
You understand effective goods flow.
As a person, you are structured, analytical, driven, flexible, and unpretentious.
Preferably education in Economics/Purchasing and/or Marketing.
Experience in the kitchen area, such as disposable plates, glasses & cutlery, kitchen utensils, cooking & frying, other glassware, porcelain, and cutlery, is an advantage.

We will be presenting candidates on an ongoing basis. Interviews will be held on an ongoing basis in Stockholm or Skänninge. The assignment will start as soon as possible, but no later than January, and is expected to last for at least three months.

Responsible recruitment consultant: AnnaCarin Stolpe, who can be reached at 070-690 44 05