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Senior Category Manager When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Onsite, Lincoln Benefits • 4.5 working week, finishing at 12:30pm on a Friday, • 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, • Company bonus scheme, • Enhanced pension contributions, • Private Health Insurance, • Life Ass... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Description Not sure what skills you will need for this opportunity Simply read the full description below to get a complete picture of candidate requirements. This isnt just a bar management role its your chance to take the reins of three of our most iconic, high-energy venues and bring them to life every single day. As our Bars Manager, youll be at the heart of the action, leading the teams behind Studio 36 (our flagship entertainment venue where headline acts perform), Jellyfish (our stylish cocktail lounge), and Skyline Bar (the beating heart of our famous Skyline Pavilion).If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love creating unforgettable guest moments, and have the passion to lead large, dynamic teams, this role puts you right where the magic happens. Youll set the tone, drive the atmosphere, and make sure every drink poured, every interaction delivered, and every shift run feels exceptional. You will: • Deliver a brilliantly executed bar experience through fast, safe, friendly service and consistent product quality., • Champion commercial success by maximising stock yield, managing cellar and product controls, and driving sales through product mix, upselling, and activation., • Use insight (P&L, SPH, stock results, yield reports, NPS, team data, guest volumes) to make informed decisions that elevate performance., • Guest NPS (overall, speed of service, quality of serve), • eNPS & team engagement, • Stock yield %, stock loss, line variances, waste & compliance, • Revenue growth, SPH, Bserve volumes & category sales mix, • P&L delivery vs. budget, • Payroll management & labour productivity, • RPRPRT Right People, Right Place, Right Time, • Audit & compliance results (H&S, Licensing, Food Safety, Cellar Management, Cash & Stock Controls), • Own the full guest experience within the bar, ensuring speed, quality and friendliness of service during all trade patterns., • Actively manage guest flow to reduce queue times and maintain a lively, well organised bar environment., • Ensure consistency of product delivery across all WET categories (draught, spirits, cocktails, hot beverages, premium serves)., • Use NPS trends and guest comments to improve service points, product mix, and bar layout where possible., • Be highly visible during peak trading to support, coach, and solve issues in real time. Commercial, Stock & Business Performance, • Full accountability for stock results, including:, • stock yield performance, • line checks, • waste reduction, • stock rotation & product care, • safe cellar management, • cash variances, • Use stock reports to identify patterns, risks or opportunities and implement action plans to improve yields and reduce loss., • Contribute ideas to increase WET sales: premiumisation, product placement, seasonal activation, and upsell training., • Deliver labour plans aligned to forecasted demand, improving productivity without compromising service., • Complete rotas in SAM 3 weeks ahead and ensure accuracy in payroll closing., • Drive the profitability of the bar through margins, SPH, ATV, and effective promotions. Team Leadership, Culture & Development, • Create clear, measurable objectives for supervisors that drive performance in revenue generation, queue management, profit protection, compliance, Guest experience, and team experience., • Lead and develop a positive, high performance bar team through coaching, recognition, and hands on guidance., • Ensure all team members are fully trained in product knowledge, pouring standards, cellar safety and responsible alcohol retailing (Challenge 25, refusals, licensing obligations)., • Conduct meaningful 1:1s, PDPs, performance reviews and use realtime feedback to support development., • Role-model Butlins Values and Leadership Behaviours at all times., • Build a multiskilled team capable of flexing across the resort to meet guest volume and business need., • Actively improve team retention through recognition, support, development opportunities and open communication. Operational Excellence, Safety & Compliance, • Ensure complete compliance with licensing legislation, including Challenge policies, refusals logs, trading hours and responsible retailing., • Oversee cellar management to guarantee safety, product quality, proper changeover, gas system handling and hygiene., • Maintain full audit readiness across:, • bar cleanliness and organisation, • food safety, • H&S and COSHH, • security, cash handling and stock holding, • brand standards, • Lead venue opening/closing routines and complete daily operational checks., • Escalate risks appropriately and own corrective actions. Cross Resort Collaboration & Leadership, • Work closely with Central Commercial & Procurement to align on product range, price changes and yield objectives., • Build strong relationships with leadership teams and peers across all resorts to share ideas and improve performance., • Support other venues and departments when operational needs shift, • Demonstrable leadership experience within a WET led bar, pub, Night club or high-volume hospitality environment., • Strong understanding of cellar management, stock controls, licensing law and responsible alcohol retailing., • Proven commercial acumen with experience delivering stock yield targets and improving financial performance., • Experience working with multiskilled teams in fast paced, high-volume operations., • Strong coaching ability, able to upskill teams in service, product knowledge, and operational excellence., • Skilled in rota planning, forecasting and managing labour to demand., • Confident communicator who can influence, motivate, and adapt quickly to changing needs., • Strong problem solver with the ability to stay calm and lead during pressured trading periods., • Demonstratable experience of leading teams to success, this includes proficiency in:, • Managing performance., • Coaching team., • Delivering team training., • Setting standards and role modelling this behaviour., • Problem solving, • Providing feedback., • Communicate business goals and objectives and support team to achieve these targets.

National Account Manager – Retail Location: Lincolnshire Salary: £40,000-£50,000 + 10% bonus and benefits Industry: FMCG Role Type: Full-time, Permanent If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below. Take ownership of a high-profile national retail account with huge growth potential. We’re looking for a driven, detail-focused National Account Manager to lead one of our client’s most strategically important grocery retail partners. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role where high standards, commercial sharpness and brilliant customer management are essential. You’ll be at the heart of a division undergoing positive change — improving processes, strengthening cross-functional alignment and unlocking major commercial opportunities. The Role As National Account Manager, you’ll manage the daily commercial delivery of a complex, high-volume retail account across a number of different categories. You’ll work closely with Procurement, Technical, NPD, Operations and Supply Chain to drive accuracy, tighten processes and deliver exceptional execution. You’ll influence category direction, recover lost opportunities, shape future ranges and bring robust challenge to both internal teams and your customer. Key Responsibilities • Lead day-to-day management of a major national retail account., • Build strong, assertive relationships and act as the customer’s key commercial contact., • Develop annual account plans with clear sales, margin and growth objectives., • Drive category reviews, identify growth gaps and recover previously lost lines., • Manage NPD briefs, range changes and full lifecycle delivery from concept to launch., • Oversee forecasting accuracy and maintain service levels., • Monitor competitor activity and translate insights into commercial action., • Strengthen cross-functional collaboration and eliminate silo working., • Produce structured commercial reporting, highlighting performance, risks and opportunities. About You • Ideally a graduate that has completed a commercial graduate scheme and moved into a NAE role and looking for their next move into a NAM role, • Experience with major UK retailers within FMCG, produce, food, gifting or similar categories., • Commercially confident, assertive and calm under pressure., • Exceptional attention to detail — accuracy is non-negotiable., • Highly organised and thrives in fast-paced or reactive environments., • Strong relationship-builder with excellent communication and presentation skills., • Advanced Excel/PowerPoint skills and strong data fluency., • A collaborative, constructive challenger who drives accountability across teams. What You’ll Get • Ownership of a high-value national retail account., • A visible role in a division undergoing ambitious growth and structural improvement., • The chance to influence category direction and regain major sales opportunities., • A supportive culture built on collaboration, trust and resilience. xrnqpay, • Excellent benefits, long-term development and opportunities for international supplier travel. To apply please email or call for more details

National Account Manager – Retail Location: Lincolnshire (site based with options for hybrid working) Salary: £40,000-£50,000 + 10% bonus and benefits Industry: FMCG Role Type: Full-time, Permanent Take ownership of a high-profile national retail account with huge growth potential. We’re looking for a driven, detail-focused National Account Manager to lead one of our client’s most strategically important grocery retail partners. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role where high standards, commercial sharpness and brilliant customer management are essential. You’ll be at the heart of a division undergoing positive change - improving processes, strengthening cross-functional alignment and unlocking major commercial opportunities. The Role As National Account Manager, you’ll manage the daily commercial delivery of a complex, high-volume retail account across a number of different categories. You’ll work closely with Procurement, Technical, NPD, Operations and Supply Chain to drive accuracy, tighten processes and deliver exceptional execution. You’ll influence category direction, recover lost opportunities, shape future ranges and bring robust challenge to both internal teams and your customer. Key Responsibilities • Lead day-to-day management of a major national retail account., • Build strong, assertive relationships and act as the customer’s key commercial contact., • Develop annual account plans with clear sales, margin and growth objectives., • Drive category reviews, identify growth gaps and recover previously lost lines., • Manage NPD briefs, range changes and full lifecycle delivery from concept to launch., • Oversee forecasting accuracy and maintain service levels., • Monitor competitor activity and translate insights into commercial action., • Strengthen cross-functional collaboration and eliminate silo working., • Produce structured commercial reporting, highlighting performance, risks and opportunities. About You • Experience with major UK retailers within FMCG, plants, produce, food, gifting or similar categories., • Commercially confident, assertive and calm under pressure., • Exceptional attention to detail - accuracy is non-negotiable., • Highly organised and thrives in fast-paced or reactive environments., • Strong relationship-builder with excellent communication and presentation skills., • Advanced Excel/PowerPoint skills and strong data fluency., • A collaborative, constructive challenger who drives accountability across teams. What You’ll Get • Ownership of a high-value national retail account., • A visible role in a division undergoing ambitious growth and structural improvement., • The chance to influence category direction and regain major sales opportunities., • A supportive culture built on collaboration, trust and resilience., • Great benefits, long-term development and opportunities for international supplier travel