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Head of Commercial - Category Management / Buying Strategy

Employer
FMCG Executive Network
Location
Grimsby
Salary
Highly Competitive
Closing date
30 Oct 2019

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Business Sector
Food & Drink
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Buying, Category Management, Retail Management, Sales

Job Details

Ramsden International is a leading speciality wholesale exporter of British grocery brands. Founded by CEO Sean Ramsden in 1995, the organisation turns over c£50m and is growing at an impressive rate, with ambitious plans in place for further global expansion. With a truly international footprint they’ve recently opened offices in Singapore, Dubai, Athens, Sydney, Toronto and Hong Kong.

This is a progressive and ambitious organisation, embarking on an exciting phase of development as it looks to take advantage of the opportunity that exists within international growth markets.

The role 
Reporting to the Commercial Director, the Head of Commercial will have responsibility for setting the Category strategy in line with customer needs, and for implementing the Buying strategy for the business. The role will involve managing a team of 8 individuals across the Category Management, Commercial and Customer Marketing functions, as well as working with external suppliers to identify up and coming trends, assess market competition and determine category prioritisation for the business. 

You’ll be joining us at an exciting time of change and you’ll be given the opportunity to help us shape our entrepreneurial culture, whilst ensuring that the family values of the company are preserved as the business grows.

The ideal fit: 

  • The role would suit a strong, commercially minded leader, with extensive Category Management/Buying experience gained in Food / Drink
  • Excellent leadership skills – ability to coach, mentor and develop individuals and create high performing teams
  • Strong stakeholder management skills
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills – credible both internally (e.g. Sales, Category, Finance and IT teams) and externally (e.g. Supplier Management)
  • Commercially and logically minded with solid business insight – ability to convert commercial propositions into sales
  • Comfortable with dealing with ambiguity – open minded and flexible style when setting and implement strategies
  • Experience of using data planning software (e.g. “Nielsen”, “Kanter”)

We are looking to pay a competitive salary to attract the best with a strong benefits package. 

If you believe in your ability and wish to develop your career please send your CV to talent@fmcgexecutive.com or call Chloe Easton for more information on 07891 248 124

All direct and third party applications will be sent to FMCG Executive Network.

Company

FMCG Recruitment Solutions for Sales, Marketing & Category Management
For over 19 years, FMCG Executive Network have specialised in recruiting professionals for the FMCG sector, covering sales, marketing and category management. Our growth and success over that time has come down to the simple but powerful promise we make to our clients:

"To work for you as though we are one of you"

That means understanding how you tick. It means building a true partnership – one that’s not just about ‘finding the right person’, but supporting the growth and success of your organisation from within. But perhaps most importantly, it means doing what’s right. Never delivering quantity at the expense of quality, and always offering you the most honest, tailored and insightful advice.

It’s why we’re trusted time and time again by some of the biggest names in FMCG – across the UK and worldwide. To find out a little more about how we’d operate as your chosen recruitment partner

Our discerning consultants offer a recruitment solution with experience that will surpass all expectations.

Contact us:
Suite 112, M25 Business Centre, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1JH (02036 676700)

Company info
Website
Telephone
02036 676700
Location
Suite 112
M25 Business Centre
Waltham Abbey
Essex
Essex
EN9 1JH
GB

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