Interim Category Manager - Iconic Food Brand
- Employer
- Ashwood Executive Search International
- Location
- West London
- Salary
- To pro rata £60k+ £6k Car allowance + Benefits
- Closing date
- 20 Apr 2019
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- Business Sector
- Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Category Management, Marketing
Job Details
Interim - Category Manager - Premium Food
Package: Pro Rata c.£55,000k + 6k Car allowance + Benefits
Term - 6-12mths
Based: West London
My Client is a major global FMCG Food organisation who have experienced significant growth by doubling the business in the last 4 years. Their range of iconic branded and private label products are manufactured in the UK where they have a new factory and are continuing to expand.
We are currently seeking a highly calibre FMCG category manager to cover a maternity leave.
The role reports to the Head of Category, you will work in partnership with the major retailers and be the Category Adviser.
Role and responsibilities -
- Developing compelling category stories and plans
- To be the voice of the shopper both internally and externally
- Influence range and distribution using promotional strategy, space and merchandising within the retailers
- Driving growth through research, merchandising and planning
- Reporting performance of sales
- Indentify gaps and opportunities
- Managing retailer category reviews
- Using Shopper insight, evaluation and category trends to influence retailers
- Build strong relationships with the Sales team and understanding retailer strategy. Building category centric initiatives and sell in stories
- Advising retailers, identifying gaps and opportunities to exploit category growth
- Devise promotional programmes through quantified analysis
You will have a solid background in FMCG Category management ideally including experience within UK Grocery multiples. You have solid experience of multiple data sources including IRI and Kantar. You are commercially astute, analytical and demonstrate great influencing and retailer facing presentation skills.
If this exciting role sounds like your next career move, apply now including your CV and quote reference number 2614
Whilst we would like to respond to all the applicants, regrettably we are unable to do so due to the high volumes we receive. If you've not heard from us within 7 days, unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful
Company
At Ashwood Executive Search International we specialise in recruiting globally, from middle management positions to £six-figure executive assignments. Working primarily with FMCG organisations our clients range from high profile blue-chip companies to smaller niche and developing businesses. Our aim is to be viewed by clients as a world-class provider of the most talented people, while providing candidates with the very best advice, mentoring and coaching services to further their careers.
We have established an outstanding track-record providing Sales, Marketing, Category, Consumer Innovation, Technical, Manufacturing, HR and Supply Chain professionals. With a reputation for achieving excellent results, both for our clients and candidates, we strongly believe we can help you with your requirements. If you are a candidate this means we will work with you to find the ideal role to match your talents and aspirations. If you are a business it means we will apply our expertise and knowledge to source the most talented and culturally relevant people for your organisation.
Ashwood continues to grow and develop as we apply our unique methods and style of resourcing. With UK teams in Bracknell and London and operations in New York and Johannesburg, we provide clients with extensive worldwide coverage that is designed to deliver the top talent for their business.
Charity Partnership - Ashwood Executive Search International and Farm Africa
Ashwood Executive Search International are pleased to announce that we will be extending our support of the charity Farm Africa for another year.
Our world is one of global connections and as a key player in the food industry, Ashwood is determined to play our part in ending one of the biggest challenges facing the world today; hunger. We are outraged that 1 in 8 people go to bed hungry every night and are determined to help create a different future for these 1 billion people.
- Website
- http://www.ashwood.co.uk/
- Telephone
- +44 (0) 1344 206262
- Location
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