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Senior Category Manager

Employer
IGNATA Retail & FMCG
Location
Berkshire
Salary
£50k - 55k per year + Car Allowance, Bonus & Benefits
Closing date
22 Nov 2018

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

Job Details

Your new company

An award-winning food manufacturer which boasts some of the UK’s most loved snacking brands. Having recently expanded their portfolio, they are going through an exciting period of growth and innovation. They are proud to offer a collaborative, rewarding working environment, with exceptional progression opportunities.

 

The Role

This is a 12-month FTC for an experienced Category Manager to join the Grocery category. Working out of their head office in Berkshire, you will act as strategic lead on the Sainsbury’s account, one of the company’s biggest customers. Collaborating closely with Sales and Shopper Insights teams to maximise category growth and performance, you will report to the Head of Category. You will also have the opportunity to head up the category team’s input into brand strategy for a recently acquired snack brand.

 

About You

You will have a strong background in the FMCG industry, with experience in category management. Utilising your knowledge of Insights Programs (Nielsen, IRI or Kantar), along with exceptional interpersonal and numerical skills, you will be able to network across both internal and external stakeholders to influence and drive category growth. You will be a driven, adaptable individual who thrives in a fast-paced yet people-focused environment.

 

What do they offer?

A competitive base salary, bonus and benefits. A friendly, encouraging, and innovative culture.

 

If you're interested, please apply or send your CV to lpyke@ignata.com. Successful candidates will be contacted about this role and similar vacancies.

Company

Previously known as Exsurgo, Ignata was founded in 2011 and, in less than 10 years'​, we’ve grown to become one of the top 150 recruitment companies in the UK.

Specialising in Retail & FMCG, we are proud of the relationships we have developed and with 85% of our business coming from existing relationships, this is testament to the exceptional levels of service we provide.

Our areas of expertise are middle to senior management positions that focus on the customer. These include manager to director level positions across:

  • Account Management
  • Category Management
  • Commercial Strategy (MS & P)
  • Trade & Shopper Marketing
  • Marketing and Insights

We partner with an enviable list of clients; not just global brand leaders, but also many SMEs and emerging entrepreneurial businesses. Key to our success is that we align ourselves with clients who aren’t just good at what they do, but also have a strong ethos and the values that enable candidates to have successful and progressive careers.

Company info
Telephone
0203 056 4525
Location
7 Swallow Place
London
W1B2AG
GB

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