Category Manager - Grocery

Category Manager - Grocery

Working for one of the UK’s largest branded and private label manufacturers

Hybrid working

Our client is a branded and private label food manufacturer with instantly recognisable leading brands in multiple categories.

A business that develops brilliant food for both customers and consumers and enjoyed by millions across the UK. Employing over 60,000 globally they are one of the worlds biggest food companies.

Currently seeking a passionate, experienced and resilient Category Manager to join the team. As a business they are able to offer you a high level of autonomy balanced with a team focused culture. If you are looking for a role where you can make a big impact then this could be the one for you!

The Role

• Dedicated to a specific top 4 grocery retail customer
• Manage the day to day relationships with the customers to unlock opportunities for the business
• Developing and leading the strategic category vision
• Lead Range Reviews & Category Performance Reviews
• Develop objective space to sales recommendations and ensuring this is aligned to range review objectives and Category Vision growth opportunities
• Managing private label innovation ranges, refresh & identification of customer specific own brand opportunities

The Candidate

• You will have the ability to look at consumer needs as a source of inspiration, with proven sales and marketing experience and a track record of achievement.
• Your approach must be very analytical in order to influence the category agenda.
• Experience of data tools such as kantar, circana and nielson
• A forward thinking, flexible attitude is vital and you must have the drive and resilience to succeed and be able to work from you own initiative.
• You will have proven category management experience working within an FMCG environment
• Private label experience would also be an advantage but not a must have
• The role will involve cross functional team working therefore the ability to successfully develop and maintain relationships by adopting a collaborative working style is crucial.

Please send your CV using the form on this page, quoting reference 9/16976/7 Confidentiality assured.

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