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Category Manager- Top 4 grocery

Employer
New Chapter
Location
Kent
Salary
competitive+generous car allowance+bonus+excellent benefits
Closing date
26 Oct 2015

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

Job Details

AB World Foods has a strong track record of growing its market leading brands in the UK and in other markets across the world and we have very ambitious plans for the future. Key to our success will be influencing our retail customers to focus on long term sustainable growth, through ranging, merchandising & promotional decisions that meet Shopper needs and thus drive volume & value sales.

The Role:

Resulting from an internal promotion, this is a high profile role that will be part of the Category team. You will be responsible for building an independent relationship with 2 grocery accounts; all the time looking for a competitive advantage for AB World Foods that is supported with a solid Category rationale.

The successful candidate will

  • Have a proven record of delivery in an FMCG environment.
  • Show high levels of self-awareness and an ability to flex style to maximise relationships. This will facilitate:
  • Effective networking and influencing to lead the AB World Foods Agenda with our Retail partners.
  • Effective collaboration to work across internal functions and manage stakeholders.
  • Have a natural gravitas and presence to lead others.
  • Be able to flex from detailed data analysis to bigger picture thinking to create a compelling sell' grounded in Insight.
  • Want to work in a Team that has high standards and continually strives to improve through self-reflection.
  • Be driven to succeed with tenacity and resilience.

If you feel you have the skills and attributes we are looking for, please apply online. All applications are being handled by our retained recruitment partner New Chapter Consulting. Please note that all direct and third party applications will be forwarded to the New Chapter Consulting team.

Whilst we would like to respond to all our on-line applicants, regrettably we are unable to do so due to high volumes we receive. If you've not heard from us within two weeks, unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. For alternative opportunities or to register for jobs by email, please visit our website at www.newchapter.co.uk

New Chapter Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Company

Find a new opportunity with New Chapter...

New Chapter Consulting is a leading recruiter specialising in the Consumer/FMCG & Retail sectors. We believe in helping people and companies realise their potential and achieve their future ambitions. This important belief, coupled with an underlying commitment to service excellence in everything we do and a values-driven approach, makes us truly unique within the recruitment industry.

With offices in Leeds & London, we meet the needs of our clients and candidates through delivering successful solutions in a supportive and service-oriented way. Underpinned by an industry leading New Chapter promise to candidates, clients and candidates; we put service excellence at the heart of everything we do.

If you are an FMCG professional and would like to move your career on to the next level we should talk. Contact us regarding any of the featured opportunities or call us for a general discussion.

Company info
Website
Telephone
0845 2000 741
Location
Wellington Park House
Thirsk Row
Leeds
LS1 4DP
GB

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