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Category Manager

Employer
Jarlett de Grouchy
Location
Uxbridge
Salary
£45000 - £60000 per annum + generous rewards package
Closing date
16 Dec 2015

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

Job Details

This is an opportunity to work at one of the UK's most iconic brands who export to more than 80 countries worldwide. Committed to attracting and maintaining their biggest asset, their people, this company is people focused.

A vacancy has arisen for a Category Manager to join a world class Commercial team! Taking a hands on approach with their Grocery Channel and reporting to the Senior Category Manager, you will be responsible for delivering and executing compelling insights in order to drive Category sales through a deep understanding of shoppers, consumers & customers.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an established Category Manager to join a global business that is a key player within the FMCG market.
Currently going through a transitional phase in their approach to Category leadership and with an exciting NPD pipeline, this will be a rewarding time for an individual to join the Company and be part of shaping the Category vision.

To be successful in this role you must be working in a category management position with experience of working with Multiple Grocers, engaging retailers & delivering a strong & compelling category story.

Successful Candidates will have experience in:

* Driving the Category vision both internally & with the Top 4 retailers
* Engaging retailers to deliver category driving initiatives in store
* Developing a clear POP vision and plan
* Working with customers to create joint category place for brand & private label growth
* To be the Category Champion and drive the Category agenda across the business
* Working collaboratively with sales team to deliver growth, whilst aligning with the category strategy
* Providing category insight to influence current and future direction
* Delivering the category fundamentals around space & merchandising targets
* Proactively managing strategic category partnerships

To Apply:
Please click on the "Apply now" button below, or send your CV direct to our recruitment partners at J-DEG via roya@jdeg.co.uk who will be in touch shortly. JDEG is a recruitment agency specialising in the 'FMCG' sector. Visit www.jdeg.co.uk to register or to apply for our other positions, alternatively or call 02076299977 to speak with one of our consultants.

Company

J-DEG are a sales and marketing recruitment agency specialising in the FMCG sector. Our team combines of 30 years experience working within this sector, and we are proud to be recruitment partners to some of the UK's most prestigeous consumer businesses.

Our specialist knowledge and expertise, combined with a passion for our industry, will help you to discover your next exciting career move or newest team member.

We specialise in the following roles:

  •          Sales
  •          Marketing
  •          Category
  •          Insight and Research
  •          Shopper

Stay up to speed with the UK's most exciting and exclusive roles! Register your CV to enquiries@jdeg.co.uk or submit your enquiry by clicking here and one of our specialists will be in touch.

Company info
Location
8-9 Stephen Mews
Fitrovia
W1T 1AF
GB

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