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Category Manager - Grocery

Employer
William Grant & Sons c/o Lime Talent
Location
Hook
Salary
£Competitive + Bonus and Benefits
Closing date
28 Aug 2014

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



William Grant & Sons are the the No.1 supplier of premium spirit brands in the UK.

We have a real pride in our brands. Our portfolio has a rare character all of its own - from the curiously different Hendrick's Gin to our iconic Glenfiddich, Grant's and The Balvenie, supported by distributor brands like Disaronno and Piper Heidsieck. We continue to lead from the front with significant investment in above-the-line marketing and highly innovative collaborative category development initiatives.

We choose characters, not clones! Our kind of people are diligent, fresh thinking go-getters who are willing to create and embrace new and innovative ways of doing things. Amongst our own unique characteristics is our entrepreneurial flair, and commitment to business success. Our organisational structure means we can make things happen at pace. We thrive on ideas and new ways of thinking.

We currently have a fantastic job opportunity as Category Manager within in our highly successful off-trade team. We offer great career progression at William Grants & Sons. Your commitment to us will be rewarded with the opportunity to further develop your skills and knowledge and a genuine chance to advance your career within a global company.

Your responsibilities:

  • Manage key accounts with regular client meetings to drive category growth
  • Work with account teams to provide regular insights on opportunities.
  • Build and sustain relationships with key contacts
  • Use insight to influence range and merchandising plans at category reviews
  • Provide detailed analysis and insights on category opportunities
  • Provide analytical support in the development of category plans
  • Work with the internal team to meet company targets

 


To apply for this role you will demonstrate the following skills:

 

  • Previous experience in a customer facing category role, within the FMCG sector
  • Great analytical skills with a good knowledge of Kantar, IRI, Nielsen, dunnhumby data
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Experience of dealing with premium FMCG products would be beneficial

 


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 Lime Talent. Please note that all direct and third party applications will be forwarded to the Lime Talent team.

Lime Talent is a recruitment agency specialising in the consumer goods industry. To view a broader selection of our current vacancies go to www.limetalentgroup.com or call us on 0207 042 3800.

The Lime Talent team always review and process job applications swiftly. However due to the high volume of CVs that we receive online, we regrettably are not always able to respond to every applicant individually. If you’ve not heard from us within 5 working days, unfortunately on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Lime Talent Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
 

 

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