Head of Category Insight / Insight Director | Leading FMCG Business | Various Locations

This is a rare and interesting opportunity to join one the UK’s leading FMCG businesses as a Division Head of Category Insight for their leading division. The role reports in the main board and you will take full responsibility for the delivery of category and market insights to drive growth within their key premium retailer.

The Role

You will have full autonomy to set and create a robust insights strategy and will be a key influencer with the aligned NPD/innovation teams. You will ultimately play a key part in shaping the future growth of the organisation and therefore the ability to influence at all levels within the organisation and their partner retailer is critical. You will paint a creative and cohesive selling story which both engages the retailer and aligns the business internally.

The Business

The business sets the benchmark on first to market on quality food innovation and has influenced many of the “me to” products you see today. Their products are being pushed out into new areas of store and temperature formats and retailers. There is already a strong branded and own label presence by this organisation but there also exists further space to win the hearts of new customers and new clients.

The Individual

You will need to be an individual who has the ability to develop and establish clear cut category arguments that will educate the retailer. Ultimately you will be given full autonomy to paint the story of the category to the retailer – something that will get the juices flowing for any creative marketeer!

Experience of category or insight management within an FMCG food business is essential. Own label experience is looked upon favourably. You will be a real foodie at heart, someone who understands the FMCG food market and can talk about ingredients, tastes and textures to make mouths water!

It goes without saying that you must be a dynamic individual, demonstrating a high level of initiative, be confident, presentable and a ‘go getter’ mentality.  Also any evidence of successful sales and brand building will be well received.

If this sounds like the role for you apply now with a covering letter / notes on current situation and full remuneration breakdown to Mark Edeson - BW Penman Ltd or call Mark on 0113 2585150 for a confidential discussion.

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