INTERIM/FTC (6 Mth) - FMCG Category Manager
- Employer
- Vertical Advantage
- Location
- East Midlands
- Salary
- £40000 per annum
- Closing date
- 18 May 2015
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- Business Sector
- Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Category Management
Job Details
A six-month FTC interim Category Manager position has arisen with our client, a blue chip FMCG food business, based in the East Midlands. You will be responsible for developing & maintaining key customer partnerships whilst providing first class insights that drive competitive advantage. You will have classic category management experience within a branded FMCG business and a fast-paced working environment.
The successful candidate will have the following criteria:-
- FMCG grocery category management experience
- Able to provide evidence of using leading market data - Nielsen experience is essential
- Be a self-starter and are able to take the initiative
- Identify insights and deliver solutions to the customer in conjunction with the commercial teams
- Must be able to start in June 2015 and be comfortable working daily in the East Midlands
- Degree educated is essential
This would suit a specialist Interim category professional or a proven CatMan between roles and would be happy with a FTC role.
Company
Vertical Advantage have a rich history in sourcing within the FMCG and Grocery marketplace. We specialise in placing candidates in the mid to senior end of the market within Category Management, National Accounts, Marketing, Supply Chain and Logistics.
We guarantee comprehensive support and expert guidance through professional consultants with proven track records from industry. At Vertical Advantage we are proud of how accomplished our people are and how they have built exceptional networks over their time in the recruitment sector. It is these networks that will give you confidence to work with us.
Our first instinct is to search and this is ingrained in the fabric of our work. We leave no stone unturned to deliver exceptional people for exceptional businesses. Our way of operating suits today's working lifestyle where people are short on time and need to make hiring decisions based on seeing low numbers of high calibre candidates.
Vertical Advantage is a lean, flexible consultancy that works with our clients and candidates to find the right solutions for them.
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