Skip to main content

This job has expired

Category Manager - Top 4 Customer

Employer
IGNATA Retail & FMCG
Location
East Midlands
Salary
£40000 - £45000 per annum + Car Allowance & Bonus
Closing date
27 Oct 2015

View more

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

Job Details



A fantastic opportunity has arisen at a leading branded food manufacturer for a Category Manager working with a Top 4 grocery customer.

This role will be managing a Top 4 customer with a view to developing best in class category management strategy, process & implementation.

Key responsibilities:
  • Driving the category vision both internally & with the customer
  • Engaging retailers and delivering a market rejuvenation strategy
  • Development of a clear point of purchase vision and plan by customer for the category
  • Delivery of range, display & distribution recommendations
  • Working with customers to create joint category plans for brand and private label growth
  • Proactive management of category partnerships
  • Providing category insight to influence current and future direction
  • Thorough understanding of the consumer, the shopper & the market dynamics




This role would suit a bright and enthusiastic category manager from an FMCG business, ideally food but non food will be considered. Top 4 customer exposure is strongly preferred and the successful candidate will become and expert in their field.


Strong analysis, internal engagement skills and a deep analytical thinker is required, coupled with excellent presentation skills and a desire to work their way up in the division.

This is an office based role, but candidates will be expected to meet their customer once a week and there is potential for 1 day working from home.

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.

Company info
Telephone
0203 056 4525
Location
7 Swallow Place
London
W1B2AG
GB

Get job alerts

Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.

Create alert