Category Manager
- Employer
- Veritas Partners Limited
- Location
- Home Counties
- Salary
- £50000 - £60000 Per Annum + car allowance + exceptional benefits
- Closing date
- 2 Feb 2015
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- Business Sector
- Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Category Management, Marketing, Merchandising, National Accounts
Job Details
Category Manager – Food - Grocery
M4/M40 Corridor
Salary up to £50,000 - £60,000 + car allowance + exceptional benefits
We are a global, food manufacturer, with instantly recognisable household name brands. Our European headquarters are based to the west of London.
Classic category manager position where 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, 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 be of graduate calibre with 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 355/32 to clairen@veritaspartners.co.uk
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.
- Website
- http://www.veritaspartners.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 0118 903 4914
- Location
-
Seddon House
Gas Lane
Twyford
Berkshire
RG10 9LX
United Kingdom
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