Category Manager

My client is a market leader across Own Label food products and an opportunity to be part of their talented Category team has arisen. Reporting directly into the Head of Category this is a fantastic opportunity to join a Multi-National business which has operations across the world.

The main objective of the role is to drive and manage the development of client business and relationship through the application of research and category management principles. The right individual for this position will have the ability to identify growth opportunities through data analysis and make valid recommendations both to the Sales team but work closely with NPD to identify new opportunities in the market.

You will be responsible for:

• The creation, implementation and management of channel category strategies
• Category Reviews, Range Reviews, Merchandising, Promotions and Events
• Forecasting growth opportunities and category trends
• Working with NPD managers
• Working closely with Sales teams to advise on market dynamics

Experience required:

• Degree Educated
• On the upward curve of your career
• Experience of IRI / Kantar / Nielsen Dunnhumby / Aimia
• Strong track record of delivering results
• Relationship builder
• Communication skils across all different levels
• Ablity to analyse data and recommend actions
• Own Label experience would be highly desirable
• Team player