Senior Category Manager/Controller - Midlands
- Employer
- FMCG Executive Network
- Location
- East Midlands - office based 3/4 days
- Salary
- £60k-70k basic salary + bonus + car + pension + healthcare
- Closing date
- 12 Sep 2014
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- Business Sector
- Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Category Management, National Accounts
Job Details
Senior Category Manager/Controller
Our client is a large manufacturer, supplying some of the largest and most recognisable companies across the UK. They supply to a large portfolio of businesses that represent high quality and category leaders. Our client now wants to build on recent success and huge growth, with the need to employ a highly experience Category professional who is expert with data and also commercially astute; with exciting future plans it is the perfect time to join this fast paced manufacturing business.
Do you aspire to be the driving force behind retailer and manufacturer relationships?
The Role
As the successful Senior Category Manager/Controller you will be expected to lead the vision for the business. A combination of creating and implementing the whole strategy for the business is critical for the direction and expansion plan moving forwards. You will work very closely with existing business relationships, but also required to develop new opportunities. One of the requirements must be having the ability and be able to work autonomously, but also possess desirable man-management skills for the future development of the department.
The successful Senior Category Manager/Controller will:
- Currently hold the position of; Senior Category Manager, Category Controller, Category Development Controller, Category Development Manager, Category Manager or equivalent.
- Strong Category background and commercially astute
- Have managed teams of direct reports
- Be able to build sustainable business relationships at senior / board level
- Have experience working with Branded and own label products
- Have extensive knowledge of Kantar, Nielsen and Dunhumby data analysis
- Ideally be degree educated or equivalent
In return you will receive a salary of £60,000 - £70,000 plus exceptional benefits, including a company car or car allowance, bonus, pension, healthcare and other company benefits.
This is an office based contract with 3/4 days per week in the East/Central Midlands office with the other days out with customers.
If you believe in your ability and wish to develop your career and want to find out more about this position then please send your CV to talent@fmcgexecutive.com or contact Andrew Lynch or Michelle Dalby on 01159 841 801
Company
FMCG Recruitment Solutions for Sales, Marketing & Category Management
For over 19 years, FMCG Executive Network have specialised in recruiting professionals for the FMCG sector, covering sales, marketing and category management. Our growth and success over that time has come down to the simple but powerful promise we make to our clients:
"To work for you as though we are one of you"
That means understanding how you tick. It means building a true partnership – one that’s not just about ‘finding the right person’, but supporting the growth and success of your organisation from within. But perhaps most importantly, it means doing what’s right. Never delivering quantity at the expense of quality, and always offering you the most honest, tailored and insightful advice.
It’s why we’re trusted time and time again by some of the biggest names in FMCG – across the UK and worldwide. To find out a little more about how we’d operate as your chosen recruitment partner
Our discerning consultants offer a recruitment solution with experience that will surpass all expectations.
Contact us:
Suite 112, M25 Business Centre, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1JH (02036 676700)
- Website
- http://www.fmcgexecutive.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 02036 676700
- Location
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Suite 112
M25 Business Centre
Waltham Abbey
Essex
Essex
EN9 1JH
GB
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