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Junior Category Manager

Employer
Jarlett de Grouchy
Location
Slough
Salary
£30000.00 - £35000.00 per annum + Car Allowance + Benefits
Closing date
16 Sep 2014

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

Job Details

Do you want to be part of one of the most exciting Global FMCG businesses?

A Blue Chip FMCG company are looking for a Junior Category Manager to work on a Top 4 grocery account. This Business is a leader in the industry, with brands sitting at number one & two in their respective markets. In this role you will support a Senior Category manager of the team in managing one or more categories in one or several retail partners with the aim of increasing sales and profits by satisfying consumer needs.

Your key job accountabilities:
*Devise and implement the strategy for one or more categories, addressing the key areas of ranging, fixturisation, pricing and promotions
*Ensure that category strategy meets the needs of the company by thoroughly understanding the business objectives
*Ensure a pro-active approach of the category/ies, adapting to each retailers challenges and developments
*Become the acknowledged expert in the category/ies & develop a broader vision for the category in the longer term
*Build strong relationships with the Retailers Buying Teams
What we are looking for:
*Previous experience within the FMCG/Retail environment.
*Experience with analysing EPOS data (IRI/Katar/Nielsen/Dunnhumby) and using it to portray the category story.
*Seamless ability to develop and grow meaningful business relationships.
*Experience with Space planning software (JDA, Prospace etc.)
*Strong presentation skills.
If successful, you will be rewarded with unparalleled progression opportunities, along with a highly competitive salary & benefits package. If interested, Please apply today for more information.

Company

J-DEG are a sales and marketing recruitment agency specialising in the FMCG sector. Our team combines of 30 years experience working within this sector, and we are proud to be recruitment partners to some of the UK's most prestigeous consumer businesses.

Our specialist knowledge and expertise, combined with a passion for our industry, will help you to discover your next exciting career move or newest team member.

We specialise in the following roles:

  •          Sales
  •          Marketing
  •          Category
  •          Insight and Research
  •          Shopper

Stay up to speed with the UK's most exciting and exclusive roles! Register your CV to enquiries@jdeg.co.uk or submit your enquiry by clicking here and one of our specialists will be in touch.

Company info
Location
8-9 Stephen Mews
Fitrovia
W1T 1AF
GB

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