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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.

Company info
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Telephone
+44 (0) 1344 206262
Location
Index House
Ascot
Berkshire
SL5 7ET
GB

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