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Senior Category Manager - Tesco

Employer
Seven Search & Selection
Location
Home counties based office with very flexible working policy
Salary
Up to £56k + bonus, car & package
Closing date
27 May 2022

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

Job Details

Our client:

  • Our client is a global branded food manufacturer with instantly recognisable leading brands in multiple food categories
  • A business with strong brand heritage producing sustainably sourced natural and healthy food
  • As a business they are able to offer you a high level of autonomy balanced with a team focused culture. If you are looking for a Senior Category Manager role where you can make a big impact then this could be the one for you!

 

The role:

  • This Category Manager is dedicated to Tesco (plus one other grocery account) focused on some of the UK’s most loved food brands!
  • Working cross-functionally with our Commercial functions and Retailers to deliver best in class category leadership with key retail partners to drive growth and customer engagement.
  • The Senior Category Manager will provide compelling insights and engage with customers and internal key stakeholders, identifying and tracking category opportunities that will support growth or defend risk.
  • Developing and leading the strategic category vision
  • Lead Range Reviews & Category Performance Reviews
  • Work to develop continuous reporting solutions for these customers’ incl. Category scorecards
  • Develop objective space to sales recommendations and ensuring this is aligned to range review objectives and Category Vision growth opportunities

 

Ideal candidate:

  • You will have proven category management experience working within a branded FMCG environment
  • You will have the ability to look at consumer needs as a source of inspiration, with proven sales and marketing experience and a track record of achievement.
  • Your approach must be very analytical in order to influence the category agenda.
  • A forward thinking, flexible attitude is vital and you must have the drive and resilience to succeed and be able to work from you own initiative.
  • The role will involve cross functional team working therefore the ability to successfully develop and maintain relationships by adopting a collaborative working style is crucial.

 

Benefits & details:

  • Up to £56,000
  • Bonus, car & package
  • Home counties based office with very flexible working policy

 

Please send your CV using the form on this page, quoting reference 9/16316/7. Confidentiality assured.

Whilst we would like to respond to all our on-line applicants, regrettably we are unable to do so due to the high volumes we receive. If you do not hear back within 14 days unfortunately the relevant consultant has decided not to progress with your application. For alternative opportunities please search our vacancies on our website.

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Company

Seven is a leading provider of multi-functional recruitment solutions in Consumer Goods & Retail, covering roles in Sales, Marketing, Head Office functions, Category, Operations and Manufacturing. We provide executive search and selection as well as award-winning RPO services and interim solutions.

"One of the leaders in FMCG recruitment" - client feedback, Bayer.

"Having worked with some of the biggest names in recruitment, I would recommend Seven above all." - client feedback, Mars UK.

We are 20 passionate sector experts working from our London and Leeds offices. Take a look at our website to see all vacancies and learn more!

Company info
Website
Telephone
0330 010 8327
Location
Yorkshire House, Greek Street
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS1 5SH
United Kingdom

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