The Business 

A branded and own-label food manufacturer operating within one of the country’s fastest growing food categories is seeking to appoint an ambitious category executive with a passion for analysis. They have an ambitious growth plans which will involve driving brand exposure and extending its reach into food to go categories. The business is family orientated with a drive for staff development and environmental responsibility.

The Role

• To convert the continuous research data purchased by the business into actionable reports that identify sales and marketing opportunities for named retail customers and the John West marketing team
• To proactively build external relationships within designated retail accounts to ensure the business remains the preferred category advisor within its customer base
• In collaboration with relevant National Account Managers ensure promotional activity within specific retailers is appropriate for the shopper, retailer and the brand to gain maximum ROI (from plan development to evaluation)
• Provide information and insight to be used in the business’ annual brand plan and high level exec meetings
• Establish relevant weekly/monthly reports to monitor agreed KPIs and enhance business performance in named accounts e.g. Distribution, ROS
• Be the lead in all relevant category management projects with agreed accounts e.g. space planning, range reviews, strategic development, NPD implementation
• Work with UK marketing team to develop NPD and ensure the category is at the core of product development
• Be the lead in shopper and category insight for relevant accounts Assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of over-arching category plans based on the over-arching category strategy
• Assist in the provision of category/market data and analysis to support work processes and ad-hoc strategic initiatives and senior management presentations

The Individual

• Excellent knowledge of IRI/Kantar / Dunnhumby software and reporting systems
• Excellent knowledge of space planning software
• Computer literate – strong Excel & PowerPoint
• Ability to create retailer reports
• Highly numerate
• Proactive approach to problem solving
• Strong presentation skills with ability to present at all levels within the business and relevant retailers
• Proven category management experience on retail multiples
• Someone who can demonstrate a great fit and ability to operate and be successful within the cultural framework of the business

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