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Category Executive/ Category Analyst

Employer
Signature Career Management
Location
Greater London
Salary
£32k - 35k per year + Excellent Benefits
Closing date
10 Feb 2019

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

Job Details

Fancy joining a multi billion pound turnover company as a Category Analyst/ Executive?  Like the security of a global power house yet like to operate in an office which has more of a family feel to it?

It’s rare to find such an opportunity in the FMCG world but these guys have it!  You can expect to find:

  • A unique atmosphere characterised by professional ambition and genuine team spirit.
  • A commercially led environment where everyone works smarter to achieve a common goal finding clever, practical and efficient solutions.
  • A flexible office environment based near Uxbridge.

 

Unbelievably this is still a family owned company who stay true to the meaning of that.  Things are simple here, uncomplicated, and they have the right amount of process and structure in place to get things done!  To kick off 2019 they are looking to appoint a Category Executive into a newly created role which will see you supporting across three categories and take on an internally facing role with significant opportunity to develop should you have the desire, passion and hunger for it!  Responsibilities include:

  • The Analysis of market data, focusing on qualitative data to turn into impactful insights.
  • Support the Category Managers in developing strategic category recommendations by customer.
  • Ensure good communication flow across the business and link in with the Sales team regularly.
  • Build a strong relationship with the wider European Marketing teams to make use of best practise and updating of selling stories.

 

Successful candidates for the position of Category Executive will hold the following attributes/ experience:

  • FMCG/ Consumer Goods data analysis background.  (This could be for another Consumer Goods manufacturer, Retailer or agency side)
  • Familiar with data sources such as Kantar, IRI, Neilsen, Dunnhumby; able to translate raw data into something meaningful.
  • Highly numerical, excellent excel skills and a passion for crunching the numbers to find the… so what?
  • The ability to operate in a fast paced environment, adapting to the needs of the business and the Category Managers you’re supporting.
  • Good commercial acumen, communication skills and ability to build and nurture internal relationships.

If this opportunity sounds like it could be the next step in your career, please don’t hesitate in applying or getting in touch for a confidential 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.

Company

Signature Career Management’s passion is placing leading FMCG talent who go on to transform the performance of teams and organisations across the world.

We have a team of consultants who specialise solely within the Sales & Marketing functions of FMCG, enabling their collective knowledge and network to provide candidates a distinct advantage in their job search. Our consultants are targeted on feedback, not fees, so have your best interests at heart, and the candidates we place regularly go on to become our clients as they look to build out their own teams. This is testament to our relationship-led approach. 

If you don’t see any vacancies that interest you at this time but would like to work more proactively to secure your next role, please don’t hesitate in getting in touch. One of our consultants can talk you through how we can open doors to your next opportunity.  

Company info
Website
Telephone
0161 274 9184 / 020 3196 0869
Location
Signature Career Management
1st Floor, Ropewalks
Newton Street
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK11 6QJ
GB

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