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Category Manager

Employer
Veritas Partners Limited
Location
Midlands
Salary
c £45000 plus Car Allowance and Benefits
Closing date
15 Oct 2014

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

Job Details

Category Manager
Midlands
c £45,000 + car allowance + exceptional benefits

We are a global, European based food manufacturer, with instantly recognisable household name brands. Our European headquarters are based in the Midlands as is one of our manufacturing operations.

As a result of internal promotion, there is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially trained Category Manager to join the team and make a significant contribution to our Category strategy.

You will drive our status as category leaders through the development of strategic category management relationships with nominated accounts, in particular Waitrose and Morrisons, developing joint category plans that deliver growth via range, promotion and NPD in line with the business’s category and brand strategy.

You will be accountable for the delivery and execution of shopper insights and the management of category relationships. In addition, you will help maintain category captaincy within the grocery marketplace.

You will have a strong business related degree and an FMCG background in sales or marketing and category management, coupled with significant knowledge of the UK grocery sector. Highly commercial with strong analytical skills and the ability to probe and analyse research information. We are seeking high potential individuals who will progress quickly through the organisation.

Interested candidates should forward an up to date cv quoting reference number 1503/9

 

Company

Veritas Partners Ltd are specialist recruiters sourcing candidates and opportunities across the FMCG, Consumer and Business to Business markets. Specialists in Sales, National Accounts, Marketing and Category, we partner with a broad range of clients from foodie start-ups and fast-growing SME’s to established global household names. Our philosophy is to provide open, honest and comprehensive recruitment solutions to candidates and clients alike.

We’re straight-talking, highly market-aware and innovative in our approach, so we find ourselves perfectly positioned to provide clear, consultative support on your recruitment/career needs, no matter how specific they may be. From Executive Search to Managed Advertising and Contingency Services, Veritas provides a first-class career management service that is proven to deliver on expectations with both fluidity and professionalism.

Company info
Website
Telephone
0118 903 4914
Location
Seddon House
Gas Lane
Twyford
Berkshire
RG10 9LX
United Kingdom

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