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Category Strategy Manager

Employer
Seven Search & Selection
Location
London (West), London (Greater)
Salary
£45-60k + 25% Bonus & Big Blue Package
Closing date
29 Apr 2018

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

Job Details

Category Strategy Manager  –  Major Impulse Brands

Location: West London / M4 & M40 belt 

  • £45-60k Base Salary (dependent on experience)
  • 25% Bonus Opportunity
  • Big blue package 

We are currently recruiting a Category Strategy Manager role for a major Global Consumer Products business that brands hold #1 or #2 share positions in the categories they operate. Recognised as an award winning employer; they are authentic, accountable and committed to developing their employees. If you have a passion to win then this is an outstanding business where you could grow yourself & career!

We are looking for a high potential Category Strategy Manager to lead the development of category strategies for one of their key growth drivers and provide thought leadership for all elements of the enablers to purchase. The role will be the voice of the customer, category and shopper within the business providing key insights, linked to the category vision, through key business forums and through effective stakeholder engagement.

To be successful you will need to build strong and influential relationships internally across the Category Leadership team, Brand and Sales teams, to establish a clear category strategy and vision building thought leadership to ultimately unlock growth. This role has a high level of influence cross functionally to ensure brand plans & innovation is aligned to growth priorities.

Successful candidates will come with FMCG or Retail experience and able to demonstrate significant category management experience; specifically a track record of Category Strategy & Vision creation either from a customer or manufacturer side. You will feel at home operating within global organisations, navigating Global, Region and Local structures. You’ll have championed the voice of the category, customer and shopper which delivered amazing category & customer success. 

If this sounds right for you, please apply by sending your CV to recruitment@workwithseven.com quoting 8/14786/7 or visit our website for further Marketing opportunities www.workwithseven.com/jobs

If you do not hear back within 7 days the relevant consultant has decided not to progress with your application. We are a specialist in the consumer sector and as such most of our vacancies require candidates with experience in the consumer market. We will therefore retain your details and contact you if we can be of some assistance to you in your search.

Company

Seven is a leading provider of multi-functional recruitment solutions in Consumer Goods & Retail, covering roles in Sales, Marketing, Head Office functions, Category, Operations and Manufacturing. We provide executive search and selection as well as award-winning RPO services and interim solutions.

"One of the leaders in FMCG recruitment" - client feedback, Bayer.

"Having worked with some of the biggest names in recruitment, I would recommend Seven above all." - client feedback, Mars UK.

We are 20 passionate sector experts working from our London and Leeds offices. Take a look at our website to see all vacancies and learn more!

Company info
Website
Telephone
0330 010 8327
Location
Yorkshire House, Greek Street
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS1 5SH
United Kingdom

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