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Senior Category Manager – No.1 Grocery Retailer

Employer
Seven Search & Selection
Location
London and South East region
Salary
Upto c.£60K + competitive package
Closing date
8 Sep 2014

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

Job Details

Senior Category Manager – £Highly Competitive salary + package – South East

Our client is well known for having a large array of brands that you will use almost daily. Their constant focus on innovation has meant that all of their brands sit as No.1 or No.2 in their respective categories. Operating in over 60 countries, this business is truly a Blue Chip business and is well respected as an industry leader. Working for such a business will give you the opportunity to develop both within the UK and your respective field as well as cross functionally and internationally. They currently have an exciting opportunity to be part of a brand new team with their Category Function.

As Senior Category Manager you will take direct responsibility of not only their leading, and most strategic, category but also their No.1 Grocery Customer. As a Category partner you spend time with the customer on a weekly basis and play a key role influencing senior stakeholders. As well as this you will also have indirect responsibility of a Category Exec/Manager who will help with project work and leading Range Reviews.

The successful candidate will have;

  • A background and understanding of Category Management preferably within a Blue Chip FMCG Business.
  • A strong understanding of using continuous data sources such as Nielsen, Kantar, IRI etc.
  • Strong understanding of the 4P plan
  • Experience working with the Top 6 Grocery Multiples
  • Experience in interpreting data and driving value adding insights, clear recommendations and action oriented solutions
  • A can do attitude with a will to succeed.

Being based in the South East, their offices are accessible from London, South East and parts of the Home Counties.

If you are interested in working and developing your career in one of the best businesses in the industry then send your CV to RECRUITMENT@WORKWITHSEVEN.COM with Ref: 13/12637/7. Also take a look at our brand new website to keep up to date with our latest vacancies www.workwithseven.com.  

If you do not hear back within 7 days the relevant consultant has decided not to progress with your application. We are a specialist in the consumer sector and as such most of our vacancies require candidates with experience in the consumer market. We will therefore retain your details and contact you if we can be of some assistance to you in your search.

Company

Seven is a leading provider of multi-functional recruitment solutions in Consumer Goods & Retail, covering roles in Sales, Marketing, Head Office functions, Category, Operations and Manufacturing. We provide executive search and selection as well as award-winning RPO services and interim solutions.

"One of the leaders in FMCG recruitment" - client feedback, Bayer.

"Having worked with some of the biggest names in recruitment, I would recommend Seven above all." - client feedback, Mars UK.

We are 20 passionate sector experts working from our London and Leeds offices. Take a look at our website to see all vacancies and learn more!

Company info
Website
Telephone
0330 010 8327
Location
Yorkshire House, Greek Street
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS1 5SH
United Kingdom

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