Category Controller
- Employer
- Allexo Search
- Location
- England, West Yorkshire, Leeds
- Salary
- £65000 - £70000 per annum + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits
- Closing date
- 4 May 2017
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- Business Sector
- Non Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Category Management, Marketing, National Accounts
Job Details
A Global FMCG business with an exceptional portfolio of brands is searching for a Category Controller to lead a team focused on the Northern based accounts.
The business is renowned for its results-driven culture and rapid career progression for strong performers. They are looking for, and this will best suit, commercially minded individuals who have demonstrated the ability to lead and outperform peers and competitors in their career to date.
Key Responsibilities will include:
- Customising strategies and plans to align with the retailers strategy, and drive the range review process
- Influencing and driving key retailer relationships (through the team) to advance the in-store execution of the category
- Working cross-functionally with the National Account and the Trade Marketing teams as well as managing and developing a team of direct reports
- Negotiating mutually beneficial solutions with key decision-makers to improve in-store presence and execution of the category
You will have a strong track record in FMCG Category Management in the UK market, with a proven ability to influence at a senior level within key Grocery retailers. Being a charismatic leader with a passion for leading and developing teams will be paramount for success.
This role will provide the successful candidate clearly defined progression opportunities both in the UK and internationally. In return, a highly competitive package is on offer with bonus potential of up to 60%.
Company
Allexo Search is a specialist recruitment firm focused on the placement of marketing and insights professionals across the Consumer Goods industry.
Our core focus areas:
- Brand Management
- Category Management
- Commercial Strategy/MS&P
- Customer & Shopper Marketing
- NPD/Innovation
- Research & Insights
Our aim is to uncover and promote the best UK, European and Global marketing talent within the markets we operate. By employing innovative recruitment solutions combined with deep functional expertise, we offer our clients a premium service, and present candidates with genuine career development opportunities.
We power a knowledge-led model, working strictly within our functional areas enabling us to provide current, relevant market insight to the clients and candidates we work with. This is supported by a broader service offering comprised of high quality traditional contingent search, exclusive retained search and selective talent pooling, offering clients a choice in the level and depth of support they require from us as a recruitment partner.
For more information please feel free to visit our website: www.allexosearch.com
- Location
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111 Vox Studios
1 – 45 Durham St
London
SE11 5JH
GB
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