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Category Manager

Employer
New Chapter
Location
Sevenoaks, Kent
Salary
Competitive+ excellent benefits
Closing date
13 Aug 2014

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Business Sector
Food & Drink
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Category Management, Marketing

Job Details

Bel is a world famous branded cheese company recognised for their dynamic marketing strategy and forward-thinking innovation. A key player within the cheese category, Bel enjoys a strong presence in all key and emerging markets around the world with internationally recognised brand names such as Mini Babybel, Leerdammer, The Laughing Cow and Boursin.

Within the UK, Bel brands are either in the Number 1 or Number 2 position in the cheese sectors in which they operate. As a family-led group Bel UK are recognised for a culture that is people focussed, rewards success and is ambitious.

Due to an internal promotion, we are now seeking a commercially focussed high flying Category Manager to work across our 4 international core brands and define the UK category strategy and build the relationships with two Top 4 grocery accounts.

We see category as the key driver of future strategic growth. As the main link between sales and marketing this is an exciting and all-encompassing role. Key responsibilities will include providing recommendations to the retailer on strategic promotions, providing fixture and ranging advice to major customers, working closely with the commercial team to aid in achieving maximum sales growth and visibility in the trade, creating excellent trade presentations and developing strategic category insights and consumer understanding.

The successful candidate will currently be in a Category Manager or Category Executive position within the FMCG sector. You will have experience of working with a top 4 UK grocery retailer and excellent presentation skills as well as experience of analysing and interpreting agency data. Being a team player and having strong interpersonal and leadership skills will also be key attributes to make you successful within this role.

If you feel you have the skills and attributes we are looking for, please apply online. All applications are being handled by our retained recruitment partner New Chapter Consulting. Please note that all direct and third party applications will be forwarded to the New Chapter Consulting team.

Whilst we would like to respond to all our on-line applicants, regrettably we are unable to do so due to high volumes we receive. If you've not heard from us within two weeks, unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. For alternative opportunities or to register for jobs by email, please visit our website at www.newchapter.co.uk .

New Chapter Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Company

Find a new opportunity with New Chapter...

New Chapter Consulting is a leading recruiter specialising in the Consumer/FMCG & Retail sectors. We believe in helping people and companies realise their potential and achieve their future ambitions. This important belief, coupled with an underlying commitment to service excellence in everything we do and a values-driven approach, makes us truly unique within the recruitment industry.

With offices in Leeds & London, we meet the needs of our clients and candidates through delivering successful solutions in a supportive and service-oriented way. Underpinned by an industry leading New Chapter promise to candidates, clients and candidates; we put service excellence at the heart of everything we do.

If you are an FMCG professional and would like to move your career on to the next level we should talk. Contact us regarding any of the featured opportunities or call us for a general discussion.

Company info
Website
Telephone
0845 2000 741
Location
Wellington Park House
Thirsk Row
Leeds
LS1 4DP
GB

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