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Senior Category Manager

Employer
Veritas Partners Limited
Location
Berkshire
Salary
£45,000 to £55,000 + car + exceptional benefits
Closing date
16 Apr 2018

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

Job Details

The Company:

We are a global, European based food manufacturer, with instantly recognisable household name brands. Our European headquarters is based on the Berks/Bucks border as is one of our manufacturing operations.

The Opportunity:

As a result of internal promotion, there is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially trained Category Manager to join the team and make a significant contribution to our Category strategy.

You will drive our status as category leaders through the development of strategic category management relationships with nominated accounts, in particular Tesco, Sainsbury, Asda and Waitrose.  You will develop joint category plans that deliver growth via range, promotion and NPD in line with the business’s category and brand strategy.

You:

You will be accountable for the delivery and execution of shopper insights and the management of category relationships. In addition, you will help maintain our position as trusted experts within the grocery marketplace.

You will have a strong business related degree and an FMCG background in category management, coupled with significant knowledge of the UK grocery sector.  Highly commercial with strong analytical skills you will use your category expertise to steer our brand’s retail presence.  We are seeking high potential individuals who will progress quickly through the organisation.

If you wish to apply for this role please click on the apply button with a copy of your up to date cv in word format quoting ref number 862/10gj

Not right for you?  We’d still like to speak with you about other sales, marketing or category management opportunities, so please do send an up to date copy of your CV and we will call you. 

 

 

Refer a Friend Scheme:

If you know anyone who is currently looking for a new role in sales, marketing or category management, or who may be appropriate for any of the roles which are advertised here, please do let us have their contact details (with their permission!).

Please see our website for full details

 

Company

Veritas Partners Ltd are specialist recruiters sourcing candidates and opportunities across the FMCG, Consumer and Business to Business markets. Specialists in Sales, National Accounts, Marketing and Category, we partner with a broad range of clients from foodie start-ups and fast-growing SME’s to established global household names. Our philosophy is to provide open, honest and comprehensive recruitment solutions to candidates and clients alike.

We’re straight-talking, highly market-aware and innovative in our approach, so we find ourselves perfectly positioned to provide clear, consultative support on your recruitment/career needs, no matter how specific they may be. From Executive Search to Managed Advertising and Contingency Services, Veritas provides a first-class career management service that is proven to deliver on expectations with both fluidity and professionalism.

Company info
Website
Telephone
0118 903 4914
Location
Seddon House
Gas Lane
Twyford
Berkshire
RG10 9LX
United Kingdom

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