Category Manager

A heritage Brand, a Brand packed with innovation, a Brand with core values, vision and a real strategic agenda!  How would you like to become part of a Commercial team who all very much operate as one crew, a crew who support, inspire and pull together to achieve what’s capable and some?!

This FMCG Brand is based in the North West and following an internal promotion, they’re now looking to appoint an individual into a Category Management role. The Category Manager acts as the lynch pin in this business, supporting Brand growth working hand in hand with the wider Marketing team and National Account Managers.  An instrumental role which requires an individual who wants to grab this with both hands and be a part of a very successful and inspiring team.

As Category Manager you will be responsible for:

• The analysis of various data sources (kantar/ IRI etc.) to deliver compelling insight back into the business
• Collaboration with grocery retailers performing category range reviews
• Presenting to retailers and the wider business on your findings and insight
• Taking the lead in all other category management in space planning, strategic development and NPD implementation
• Utilise shopper insights, promotional activity and consumer trends to ensure ROI and both marketing and sales opportunities

What does the successful candidate look like?

• Already operating as a Category Manager or Category Analyst in the FMCG world, interpreting data and presenting to retailers OR operating retailer side in a category planning/ merchandising capacity already holding a working knowledge of the various data sources
• Familiar with various data sources such as IRI and Kantar
• Holding strong presentation skills, comfortable in front of customers and presenting key trends and range reviews
• Highly numerical and analytical – able to draw insight and translate into something meaningful
• Detailed and action orientated
• A self-starter, confident and ambitious
• Collaborative, a team player who can hold a room having strong communication skills
• Influential, passionate, fearless in the pursuit of success!

If this sounds like something you can make a success of, please don’t hesitate in applying or getting in touch for a further conversation.

To apply directly please send a copy of your CV to emilie@signaturecm.co.uk or alternatively please apply via the link below.

Whilst we will always endeavour to respond to you, due to the high levels of applications we receive this isn’t always possible. If you are not contacted within 3 working days, you have unfortunately not been shortlisted for this role. 

Please note Signature Career Management is acting as an employment agency.

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