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Category Executive – Grocery Multiples - 12 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT

Employer
Seven Search & Selection
Location
South East England
Salary
£dependent on experience + Car and Package
Closing date
4 Jun 2016

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

Job Details

£multi-million and multi-national food national food manufacturer based Hertfordshire seeking an 6-12 month fixed term contract Category Executive

Our client is a blue-chip branded food business are the leaders in their food categories. On their behalf we are now recruiting for a Category Executive to work in line with two Top Four Grocery Multiple Retail Accounts

In order to help shape strategy and continue to be category leaders they are recruiting a Category Executive to support the Senior Category Manager across these 2 key accounts on a 6-12 month Fixed Term contract

Some of the responsibilities of this role include:

  • Working closely with the Category and Sales teams to create any necessary regular reports using customer data sources
  • Work with merchandising team to build capabilities, develop fixture plans and develop relationships with the retailers merchandising team
  • Be an expert across all information sources, working with and analyzing market data
  • Building strong cross-functional relationships – internal / external
  • Provide actionable insights to both internal and external stakeholders

To be successful in this role you will be:

  • Retail or FMCG manufacturer experience
  • Highly numerate
  • Computer literate
  • Technical skills in data manipulation
  • Analytical ability & naturally inquisitive
  • Ability to present data and insights in a concise and insightful manner
  • Good organisation & communication skills

Apply quoting reference 7/13893/7 to recruitment@workwithseven.com

If you do not hear back within 7 days unfortunately the relevant consultant has decided not to progress with your application. We are a specialist in the consumer sector and as such most of our vacancies require candidates with experience in the consumer market. We will therefore retain your details and contact you if we can be of some assistance to you in your search

Company

Seven is a leading provider of multi-functional recruitment solutions in Consumer Goods & Retail, covering roles in Sales, Marketing, Head Office functions, Category, Operations and Manufacturing. We provide executive search and selection as well as award-winning RPO services and interim solutions.

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Company info
Website
Telephone
0330 010 8327
Location
Yorkshire House, Greek Street
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS1 5SH
United Kingdom

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