Category Manager – Food Production - Kent - FMCG - £50K + Benefits

Position:           Category Manager

Salary:              £50K + Benefits

Location:         Kent (Office Based)

My client is a well-established food manufacturer who have won numerous awards and earned a fantastic reputation for being a leader in their field.
They are undertaking a huge transformation and are looking for highly talented, driven and innovative individuals to join them on this exciting expansion.

They are seeking a Category Manager to join their team.
The successful Category Manager will work collaboratively with other teams to provide insight and utilise category expertise to build the brand offering and retail presence.

This is the perfect opportunity for entrepreneurial Category Managers who are committed to achieving success to join an established business who can match your ambition and offer genuine progression opportunities.

Responsibilities include:

• Work with commercial team to provide strategic commercial insight on how the business can partner best with retailers resulting in brand growth in range size & features.
• Collaborate with key retail partners to analyse market trends, consumer behaviour, and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities.
• Utilise data analytics to assess category performance, identify gaps, and recommend strategies to optimise assortment and shelf space.
• Lead category management initiatives, including assortment planning, pricing strategies, and promotional activities.
• Lead category management reviews with customers and provide expert insight to these conversations.
• Actively engage in new product development discussions, providing insights on market needs and opportunities based on category analysis.
• Work closely with the product development team to ensure alignment between consumer preferences and new product concepts.

The Ideal Category Manager Candidate:

• The candidate MUST have a proven marketing/ category management experience within FMCG; food manufacturing sector experience is a bonus.
• Must have strong business acumen, good with data and ideally have experience of working in fast growth businesses.
• Must have strong communication and presentation skills.
• Must have solid knowledge of category and insights.
• Must have experience managing and influencing stakeholders of all levels and maintaining strong relationships.
• Have a structured approach with a clear view on hitting targets.

If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CV’s to Mikey at COREcruitment /  mikey@corecruitment.com

Position:           Category Manager

Salary:              £50K + Benefits

Location:         Kent (Office Based)

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