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Category/Marketing Manager | Horticulture | Midlands

Employer
MorePeople
Location
England, West Midlands
Salary
£35000.00 - £40000.00 per annum
Closing date
29 Aug 2017

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

Job Details



Are you an experienced buyer/brand manager with a strong understanding of the horticulture sector? If so we'd like to hear from you.

About the Client:

Our client is a leading provider of a large range of products serving the garden and leisure industry. They are well established with an annual turnover in excess of £100m. They are passionate about their products, the majority of which are manufactured in the UK. With a great reputation for quality and reliability they are the go to name for their range of products.

About the Role:

You will use your knowledge of the garden centres, markets and retailers to continue to build on this fantastic brand. You will review the product ranges and identify areas where new and exciting products could have a positive impact on the business. You will enjoy working closely with NPD and commercial teams to drive the business and will be able to visit sector events to come back with fresh ideas to keep in line with the latest trends. You will use your marketing skills to ensure that the brand reaches consumers in a concise and consistent way.

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate will have a horticulture background within a marketing/buying role. You will be very personable, driven and passionate, with a can-do attitude. You will be able to demonstrate your experience in leading a brand/category to commercial success through range reviews, promotions, POS development, market penetration and NPD. You will have a thorough understanding of the FMCG market and supply chain. Although the majority of the products are manufactured in the UK experience in sourcing/supply from the Far East would be advantageous.

Minimum Requirements:

To be considered for this role, as a minimum, you must have proven experience in leading a brand/category. You will need to be able to demonstrate your knowledge of the horticulture / FMCG / retail markets and be able to identify challenges and opportunities. You will be a team player and be willing to get hands-on.

Salary:

Salary on offer is £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience. Potentially some flexibility for an exceptional candidate.

Application Process:

If you meet the minimum requirements for this role please click on apply now, alternatively to discuss this role in more detail please contact Tom or Gemma on 01780 480 530 or tom@morepeople.co.uk or gemma@morepeople.co.uk

Company

MorePeople are a specialist recruitment business for the food, fresh produce, horticulture and agriculture industries. Founded in 2000 by two passionate foodies with vast experience in the industry, we’re a growing team comprising of a mixture of ex-industry professionals and professional recruiters passionate about the sector.

Offering a functional approach to recruitment, we have dedicated expert teams to assist in all roles across a business;

  • Commercial  
  • NPD
  • Operations
  • Technical
  • Growing
  • Agronomy
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • HR, Admin & IT
  • Rural Surveyors, Land Agents & Estate Managers

The team are committed to offering the best recruitment service for all professional roles within the sectors in which we operate.

Find out more on our website at www.morepeople.co.uk or call us on 01780 480530.

Company info
Website
Telephone
01780 480530
Location
MorePeople
Cherryholt House
Cherryholt Road
Stamford
Lincolnshire
PE9 2EP
GB

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