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Category Manager

Employer
Signature Career Management
Location
Greater Manchester
Salary
£42k - 52k per year + benefits
Closing date
26 Sep 2019

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

Job Details

Looking for a new opportunity in Category Management?  One which will see you work with a fantastic NPD team, investing in their products and operating within a collaborative, close knit environment?

This is an opportunity which sits within a global FMCG business, who are commercial, innovative and investing in their products and capabilities.  There is excitement around the category which can be brought to life in store and if you’re a ‘foodie’, this will be of interest…

As Category Manager, you will work as part of a wider team responsible for your own retail partners, providing category strategy and market insight.  Responsibilities include:

  • Operating with specific Grocery retailers, supporting them with full category management
  • Taking a focus on innovation, working collaboratively with the wider supply chain to understand manufacturing capabilities
  • Working with a suite of data sources, building category stories
  • Working closely with the senior management team and National Account team, to develop long term category strategy

Successful candidates will already be operating in a consumer goods/ FMCG business in a category management or insight position, and looking to add more excitement to the role, as well as being a part of a fabulous, engaging team.

  • Top 6 MULTs / convenience experience in category management/ insight
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Able to collaborate with the retailers and wider supply chain in order to ensure long term delivery
  • Highly numerate, able to interpret various data sources building compelling arguments
  • Strategic in nature, ROI focussed

This is a fabulous opportunity for a Category Manager to join a larger FMCG business who invest in product, capability and people.  A business where you can make your mark and hard work is recognised.  Interested in a conversation?

To apply directly please send a copy of your CV to sarah@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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