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Category Manager

Employer
Kettle foods
Location
Norwich
Salary
Competitive salary and benefits package
Closing date
30 Sep 2014

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

We are seeking a Category Manager within the Impulse team.  The purpose of the role is to drive branded growth across the Impulse channel through ‘Thought Leadership’ in shopper marketing.  Key responsibilities include:

  • Monitoring & reporting on Market, Kettle Foods Limited & Competitor performance to create meaningful actions that accelerate brand growth across the channel.
  • Working with partner research agencies to deliver a greater understanding of shopper behaviour across the Impulse channel.
  • Attending retailer meetings where appropriate and support pitches for new business with convincing trade arguments.
  • Analysis of promotional performance across the category and brand.
  • Creating core resources (such as case studies) which can be used to support the wider business.
  • Building strong relationships with the trade and customers.
  • Management of data budget for the channel with relevant agencies & suppliers.

The ideal candidate will have a highly positive attitude with the ambition to succeed.  We are looking for someone that is either looking to move up from Category Executive or is looking for their next Category Management role.  The person needs to be very number oriented and understand how to put category presentations together.  Experience of working in FMCG or retail would be preferred.

The ability to confidently present internally and externally to a variety of relevant brand stakeholders is key as well as having strong analytical, financial and commercial acumen.

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