Category Executive

Company description:

Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 15 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country. Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you’ll find them in 94% of British households.
At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and potential colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.

Job description:

We are looking for a Category Executive to join our dynamic and friendly team. Working across all our categories, you will manage the relationship with Co-op and Deliver sustainable category value and volume growth & out-performance for Premier Foods within Co-op, including through increased distribution, shelf space and visibility of PF innovation across all our grocery categories.

In this role, confidence with data is key. Daily tasks involve fostering partnerships with Co-op buyers and merchandisers. You will drive innovative strategies for sustainable growth and be part of a dynamic, goal-surpassing team at Premier Foods. We strive to create a Great Place to Work, champion fresh ideas, and uphold shared values.

• Working closely with the sales commercial team and the grocery category team to ensure they are armed with the relevant category insights and recommendations.
• Develop objective space to sales recommendations and ensuring this is aligned to range review objectives and Category Vision growth opportunities.
• Become an expert with retailer specific software programmes e.g. Circana HIVE – creating actionable insight and concise reports for both buyers and PF Account Managers.
• Range recommendations and post launch evaluations 4/8/12 wk
• Use Kantar, Circana & other sources to pull comprehensive analysis on customer performance.

As a Category Executive, your strength lies in working with data, and you thrive on managing relationships in multiple grocery categories. Your focus is on driving growth for Premier Foods within Co-op through distribution, shelf space, and innovation visibility.

You seek a challenging role that excites you, leading a team and aiming for goal achievement. Premier Foods values enriching lives through food and sustainability to drive healthy growth. Our shared values guide us in decision-making and foster a culture of respect and encouragement, shaping our business DNA.

The Benefits and Perks...

• Company Pension
• Bonus
• Hybrid working
• Private Medical Insurance