Category Manager

BIC-HONOUR THE PAST, INVENT THE FUTURE

Be part of our Future 

www.bicworld.com

The Bic brand is recognisable the world over, and is synonymous with functionality, affordability and universality.  We offer simple, inventive and reliable choices for everyone, everywhere, everytime.  Due to continued growth and development through NPD, with a culture of dynamism and innovation, we are now looking for a self motivated high energy team player with a sense of passion for the product to join our team and share our future. 

We have a temporary position for a Category Manager, based at our Harefield Office (UB9 6NS) to cover a 12 month period.

The successful candidate will work closely with the sales and marketing teams, assisting them to drive forward business development strategies by providing commercial decision support for the team and to help shape brand strategy and ensure customer centric plans;

Develop category and customer insights, feeding these in to the sales team to drive customer relationships and tailored business planning, as well as to the sales and marketing teams to inform retail vision and strategy. Provide timely and action orientated insight for customers and sales teams;

Analyse and interpret market data and devise innovative solutions and recommendations to improve listings and volume turnover for all categories. Manage and integrate extensive amounts of information, data and insights. Evaluation of promotions and provision of feedback on promo guidelines in close collaboration with the sales and marketing teams;

Research and make recommendations that will drive the rate reviews and promotional strategies, shaping how the sales team present and influence customers.

Experience and Skills

Experience in a similar role

Advanced data analytical skills utilising and linking a broad range of data sources

Excellent communication and influencing skills

Advanced IT skills (MS Office, IRI PlusSuite, Dunnhumby Shop, LMG Self Serve)

Resource management and negotiation

Attention to detail, organised, strategic thinker

Commercial awareness and application

Presentation skills

Numerate and able to demonstrate a strong affinity to working with data and providing recommendations based on analytical findings

If interested in being part of our team please email your CV and covering letter indicating your current package by clicking the 'Apply Now' button below.