Category Manager / Branded Food Manufacturer / Major UK Retailers / £25,000 - £35,000 + Package

Do you want to work for a highly innovative and progressive food manufacturer?

Do you want to be instrumental in shaping a significant growth category within major UK retailers?

Are you able to combine a deep passion & understanding for Category / Insight with a great product range and advise on new trends and NPD opportunities?

DR Newitt are currently working with a well-respected food manufacturing business on an exciting Category Manager position.

The Role:

• Be the voice of the shopper and consumer through effective utilisation of market data, insight & trends
• Develop & implement shopper/consumer led category plans to support delivery of commercial customer objectives
• Create and deliver compelling selling stories for the products in conjunction with Sales, Marketing and Development Teams
• Develop category strategies to support our Branded portfolio
• Build positive relationships with external & internal stakeholders

The Candidate:

• 2+ years in a customer facing FMCG Customer Marketing/Category Management (ideally with Major Multiples)
• Broad experience of using key category management tools – eg. EPOS data, shopper/consumer insight, range management, space planning/merchandising
• Commercial insight & acumen – build/adapt customer/category plans to meet & exceed commercial objectives
• Able to present category information in a clear, confident & convincing way to all audiences
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to interpret multiple data and insight sources to solve problems effectively
• Ability to work on own initiative and also as part of a team
• P&L understanding
• Strong attention to detail
• Advanced MS Office skills (Powerpoint & Excel)
• Educated to Degree level
• Full clean driving license