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Category Manager - Top 4 Supermarket

Employer
Vertical Advantage
Location
Kent
Salary
£55000 - £60000 per annum + Car Allowance & Bonus
Closing date
27 Jun 2018

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

Job Details



A leading branded FMCG business based in Kent are looking for a Category Manager for one of their Top 4 customers. This is one of the more senior roles in the business so candidates with a proven level of category management experience are required.

There will be a wealth of data available and you'll be responsible for building a strong relationship with the customer, influencing to deliver strong category growth for both businesses and, being central to range reviews, NPD and category activations.

Key experience / skills required:
  • Category Management experience from a blue-chip or SME FMCG business
  • An ability to conduct & implement successful range reviews and category strategies
  • Passion for consumer goods, market trends and consumer behaviour
  • Experience of working with data / research agencies i.e. Kantar, IRI
  • Strong team player - working collaboratively


The business has a very progressive culture and opportunities for development and career growth.

Company

Vertical Advantage have a rich history in sourcing within the FMCG and Grocery marketplace. We specialise in placing candidates in the mid to senior end of the market within Category Management, National Accounts, Marketing, Supply Chain and Logistics.

We guarantee comprehensive support and expert guidance through professional consultants with proven track records from industry. At Vertical Advantage we are proud of how accomplished our people are and how they have built exceptional networks over their time in the recruitment sector. It is these networks that will give you confidence to work with us.

Our first instinct is to search and this is ingrained in the fabric of our work. We leave no stone unturned to deliver exceptional people for exceptional businesses. Our way of operating suits today's working lifestyle where people are short on time and need to make hiring decisions based on seeing low numbers of high calibre candidates.

Vertical Advantage is a lean, flexible consultancy that works with our clients and candidates to find the right solutions for them.

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