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Our customers range from large national contractors to small, local independents; priding ourselves on high quality products and a great customer experience.\nWe are proudly part of Travis Perkins plc., the UK’s largest distributor of building materials, providing unrivalled customer service from over 1,400 branches across the UK.\nWhat’s it like to be a Category Manager?\nThis is your opportunity to stamp your personality across the Category, supporting the implementation of product category strategies for BSS. You’ll own the customer proposition, you will drive innovation of new products, influence the trading margin and mix - and support the wider Commercial Strategy in growing and managing our product base and business performance. 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We achieve together, so we earn together too.\n\nEnhanced pension scheme - prepare for your future by matching your pension contributions up to 10%. (Conditions apply)\n\nGroup-wide discounts - 20% off at Toolstation, with wider savings across the group.\n\nSociable hours - Protect your “me time” with sociable daytime hours (no evenings or weekends!).\n\nShareSave - own our collective success by investing with our group shares.\n\nOnline shopping discounts - treat yourself more often, thanks to discounts across a range of leading retailers… from everyday essentials, to airport parking and travel.\n\nWhat about our culture?\nEvery day, we work together, giving our best to be the best. By sharing our knowledge we don’t just support our colleagues, we create an unrivalled customer experience that shows them that we really care.\nWe’re driven to remain a truly inclusive employer. Please let your recruiter know how we can help you to thrive as your authentic self. 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