Category Manager
- Employer
- IGNATA Retail & FMCG
- Location
- South East England
- Salary
- £40000 - £55000 per annum + Car, Bonus, Pension, Private Health
- Closing date
- 25 Sep 2015
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- Business Sector
- Non Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Buying, Category Management, National Accounts
Job Details
Role Profile
A Global leading FMCG business based on the M4 corridor is now looking for a highly ambitions and strategic Category Manager to join their Grocery Business. Here you will work closely with The Category Head in formulating and implementing plans to grow a specific category within the Key Grocer Accounts.
The role will involve working closely with the Sales and Marketing teams identifying areas to approach from a brand and channel perspective. You will also liaise externally with Buyers and Merchandisers to provide further insight into other growth avenues.
Shopper Insight and Category expertise will also be key when putting plans and strategies in place; this will be achieved through working cross functionally with the wider team whilst maintaining external relationships with the key customers. You will also analyse the market to really understand the competitor and use market data to underpin the key drivers of growth.
Experience and Skills
The successful candidate will have previous experience with in FMCG Category Management with knowledge of multiple product categories. Able to identify and deliver strategic plans whilst maintaining the ability to work in a fast passed and autonomous environment. Have strong internal and external relationship building and communication skills. IT Literate
*Exsurgo is an equal opportunities employer*
Company
Previously known as Exsurgo, Ignata was founded in 2011 and, in less than 10 years', we’ve grown to become one of the top 150 recruitment companies in the UK.
Specialising in Retail & FMCG, we are proud of the relationships we have developed and with 85% of our business coming from existing relationships, this is testament to the exceptional levels of service we provide.
Our areas of expertise are middle to senior management positions that focus on the customer. These include manager to director level positions across:
- Account Management
- Category Management
- Commercial Strategy (MS & P)
- Trade & Shopper Marketing
- Marketing and Insights
We partner with an enviable list of clients; not just global brand leaders, but also many SMEs and emerging entrepreneurial businesses. Key to our success is that we align ourselves with clients who aren’t just good at what they do, but also have a strong ethos and the values that enable candidates to have successful and progressive careers.
- Telephone
- 0203 056 4525
- Location
-
7 Swallow Place
London
W1B2AG
GB
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