Category Manager - Food

Category Manager - Food 

Competitive Salary

Our Client, a leading fresh produce business who has sites in the Home Counties and South East, require an experienced Category Manager. As the Category Manager you will report to the Head of Sales and collaborate with and support the Sales and NPD teams in implementing a successful category strategy. In this hands-on role you will have responsibility for developing and driving the success of creative, innovative and profitable categories.

The successful candidate will be experienced in developing relevant and actionable category insights to assist in the delivery of commercial objectives and enhance the development of any brands that fall under the remit.

Category Manager Responsibilities:

• Managing the category relationship with all customers and drive the internal agenda for the category
• Identifying shopper insight from multiple data and research sources to drive the development of the category and sales through the point of purchase
• Establish and execute market development strategies by channel and retail account.
• Work closely with the sales and NPD teams to drive category growth
• Develop plans to grow sales and profitability of the categories
• Plan and advise on category activity and strategy direction
• Undertake research and analyse market/category/product data to gain category shopper insights
• Understand the marketplace and respond to opportunities and threats as they arise
• Monitor trends in competitor companies and react where appropriate
• Seek new commercial initiatives with potential to increase sales and profitability

Category Manager Key Skills:

• Excellent understanding of Dunnhumby
• Well-developed communication and influencing skills
• Commercial understanding and excellent analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a demanding role to deadlines
• Able to represent the company strongly both internally and externally

In return for meeting the above criteria the Category Manager will be rewarded with a competitive salary. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual to join a leading food business.

To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Keywords: Category Manager, Marketing, Marketing Manager, NPD, Food, FMCG, Category Analyst, Brand Manager, Category Development Manager, Category Insight Manager, Insight Manager

Relevant Business Sectors: Food Manufacturing, Meat, Poultry, Fresh Produce, Ready to Eat, Food to Go, Ready Meals, Soups, Sauces, Bakery, Ready Meals, Prepared Produce, Confectionery, Dairy

Commutable from: Kent, Maidstone, Dartford, Croydon, Bromley, Tonbridge, Sittingbourne, Romford, Luton, Stevenage, Edgware, High Wycombe, Hatfield, St Albans, Harlow, Cheshunt, Chelmsford, London, Essex, Cheshunt, Barnet, Romford, Hertfordshire, Hemel Hempstead