Category Manager

Excellent Basic Salary + Benefits + Excellent Career Progression across the group

Shepherd's Bush, West London

The Company:

Gü was launched with three products in 2003 and with a current portfolio of over 20 top notch products that are now eaten somewhere in the world every 2 seconds. A fabulous story of pure genius and a brilliant team of people!

Part of a family business 80 years ago that has developed into a multi-divisional, fast moving, innovative food business with a turnover in excess of £600m and employing over 1700 people in the UK and France. Each of our divisions are unique, offering different challenges and exciting career opportunities.

We have an informal style and believe in pushing responsibility and accountability down to the local level. Whichever division you work for, we believe in training and developing each of our colleagues and in providing an environment where all colleagues can achieve their full potential.

As a company we are firmly committed to equality of employment opportunity and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.  

Main purpose of Role:

• To support and work with our external customers and internal Sales/Marketing functions to help drive mutual category growth in-line with our company objectives through the implementation of category initiatives, delivering detailed insight and presenting to our key customers.
• Manage key accounts with regular client meetings to drive category growth
• Work with Sales & Marketing teams to provide regular insights on opportunities within the market
• Build and sustain relationships with key retail contacts
• Use insight to influence range and merchandising plans at category reviews
• Provide detailed analysis and insights on category opportunities
• Provide analytical support in the development of category plans
• Work with the internal team to meet company targets & brand growth
• Educated to degree level
• Previous Category Management experience (Ideally within FMCG or agency)
• Previous customer facing experience & a track record of relationship building
• Great analytical skills with a good working knowledge of Nielsen, Dunnhumby & SelfServe data
• Excellent communication & presentation skills

If you wish to apply for this role please click on the apply button with a copy of your up to date cv in word format quoting reference 3049/50
All 3rd party and direct applicants will be forwarded to Veritas Partnership Ltd

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