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Category Manager

Employer
Signature Career Management
Location
Manchester
Salary
£45k - 52k per year + Excellent benefits package
Closing date
11 Sep 2017

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Business Sector
Food & Drink
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Category Management

Job Details

Are you interested in considering new opportunities within category management and keen on something outside of the norm?  A recent change of direction and leadership has led to significant opportunities across the business and this is just the beginning of a very exciting journey…

Based in the North West, this is a ‘tasty’ FMCG business who are heavily investing in their capabilities and people.   A business with a strong heritage who are very much in growth mode and operate a fabulous working environment.

As Category Manager, you will be responsible for the growth and development of a designated product ‘category’. Working cross functionally within the business, you will develop commercial and coherent category plans, taking responsibility for the category strategy to enable growth, increase profitability and market share.  Responsibilities include:

  • Working across the Top 6 and the full commercial team, supporting them with range reviews and analysis
  • Wider consumer trends analysis – presenting to the commercial team including the board of Directors
  • Organising ad hoc research in response to customer opportunity
  • Taking a focus on innovation, working collaboratively with the operations, sales and development teams to understand capabilities for future product launches
  • Utilising various data sources including IRI and Kantar to make informed recommendations both internally and externally
  • Working closely with the senior management team to develop a long term Category Strategy

Successful candidates will already be operating in either a Consumer Goods or FMCG business in a Category Management position and looking for a refreshing change of direction and approach to Category Management.

  • Strong customer presentation and influencing skills
  • Strong working knowledge of the Grocery Multiple channel
  • Passionate about making a difference through strong category arguments adding value to your customer base and business
  • Highly numerate, able to interpret data (IRI/ Neilsen/ Kantar) and translate into actionable insight
  • Strategic thought process and ROI focussed
  • Creative mind and willing to make a difference through refreshing creativity!
  • Enjoy a ‘tasty’ snack now and again!

This is a genuinely exciting Category opportunity and different from the norm!  Not one of your usual suspects either… A fabulous business to be involved with.

As the North's leading Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff.
 

Company

Signature Career Management’s passion is placing leading FMCG talent who go on to transform the performance of teams and organisations across the world.

We have a team of consultants who specialise solely within the Sales & Marketing functions of FMCG, enabling their collective knowledge and network to provide candidates a distinct advantage in their job search. Our consultants are targeted on feedback, not fees, so have your best interests at heart, and the candidates we place regularly go on to become our clients as they look to build out their own teams. This is testament to our relationship-led approach. 

If you don’t see any vacancies that interest you at this time but would like to work more proactively to secure your next role, please don’t hesitate in getting in touch. One of our consultants can talk you through how we can open doors to your next opportunity.  

Company info
Website
Telephone
0161 274 9184 / 020 3196 0869
Location
Signature Career Management
1st Floor, Ropewalks
Newton Street
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK11 6QJ
GB

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