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Category Manager

Employer
Jarlett de Grouchy
Location
OUT OF HOME FMCG
Salary
£45000 - £50000 per annum + car, bonus, healthcare, pension
Closing date
10 Feb 2017

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

Job Details

CATEGORY MANAGER - OUT OF HOME FMCG

Working at one of the UK's most iconic businesses, you will be part of a community whose ambition is to attract and develop the best people in the UK FMCG marketplace. A unique opportunity has arisen within the leading category of a top global FMCG business. You will have the chance to be part of the dynamic team that manages the development and implementation of the category plans in the out of home market. This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has passion and strong commercial capability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

-To develop category plans and propositions by channel and customer aligned to market execution plans
-Build and leverage strong relationships with retail beverages and brand owners
-Leverage core consumer/shopper insights and develop them into winning brand and category strategies
-Line management responsibility
-Be the expert and representative of the category internally and externally
-Manage innovation projects
-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

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

-Significant commercial background from time spent in a sales, category, brand or customer marketing role in a large dynamic matrix organisation.
-High level of financial literacy and developed analytical skills.
-Able to communicate persuasively and credibly to multiple stakeholders internally as well to customers externally.
-You will also have an advanced knowledge of how to utilise various consumer and shopper data sources in order to support the development of our category and channel strategies.
-Ideally you will have worked with in a FMCG organisation and it would be beneficial if you have knowledge of the out of home market but this is not essential.

We are looking for applicants who can demonstrate a good knowledge of category management techniques. Your ability to think strategically, influence and convince others, along with your curiosity and inquisitive mind are of paramount importance.

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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